big-city

adjective

: of or relating to a large city

big-city problems such as overcrowding and noise

a big-city school/hospital

big-city mayors

Examples of big-city in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Democratic Party insiders were quick to dismiss the insurgent victories of some left-wing candidates in primary races this summer as little more than a product of deep-blue, big-city politics. — Teo Armus, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026

Political consultant Mike Trujillo, who is supporting Bass, said the kinds of turbulence Bass has faced this year is par for the course for a big-city mayor. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

The governor of Baja California is a 40-year-old attorney and former big-city mayor named Marina del Pilar. — Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

If big-city energy appeals, with days spent wandering between markets and museums before settling into a top table for dinner, then the Western Cape—home to Cape Town—might be the best choice. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for big-city

• committee
• permittee
• prakriti
• bitty
• city
• ditty
• gritty
• kitty
• nitty
• pity
• pretty
• smriti