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

The sharp price increase is attributed in part to growing demand for rentals in the area, which many now view as a more affordable housing option to nearby places like New York or Boston with access to big-city employers, Zillow said. —Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 10 July 2024

At least one other big-city mayor, Eric Adams of New York City, will also take part, CBS New York reported. —Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2024

Every big-city agency has its own set of idiosyncrasies, but the cultural gap between agencies isn’t as big as some would believe, according to retired Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., Police Chief Charles Ramsey, who spent the first 30 years of his career working in Chicago. —Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024

Small-town charm, big-city benefits While some long-time businesses shuttered during the pandemic, new growth has been quick to sprout. —Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024