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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Rookie relievers shine Ryan Watson and Tyler Samaniego, two rookie relievers looking to make their big league debuts on Opening Day, had strong outings on Monday. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 That’s the cost of big league improvement. Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026 There have also been big league games, such as last season’s 3-1 defeat at Birmingham City, which saw Tom Brady joined by fellow worldwide sporting giant David Beckham in the crowd. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 Dollander gave big league hitters too much credit last season, trying to bait hitters with errant pitches. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

big league

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