big league

noun

Synonyms of big leaguenext
1
2
: big time sense 2
often used in plural
big-league adjective
big leaguer noun

Examples of big league in a Sentence

Broadway is the big leagues, and for big bucks theatergoers expect professionalism.
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With Misiorowski also allowing just two hits – a pair of singles from José Caballero – the right-hander overshadowed Jones’ big league debut. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026 Diamondbacks top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt singled in his first big league plate appearance after pinch hitting for Adrian Del Castillo in the eighth. CBS News, 9 May 2026 The 26-year-old made his MLB debut last month and allowed three runs over eight innings through his first three big league appearances. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026 Pierzynski, a 19-year big league veteran, was a polarizing figure in his playing days. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for big league

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of big league was in 1877

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“Big league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20league. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

big league

noun
: the highest level especially in baseball
big-league adjective
big leaguer noun
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