the big city
noun phrase
—used to refer to a particular city without naming it
I grew up on a farm, so my move to the big city was a big change.
life in the big city
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All Terrain has far more than enough power to deal with the eventualities of everyday life in the big city.
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Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Why These Markets Are So Hot Manchester and Nashua are comfortably close to Boston, offering residents an easy commute to the big city if needed and much lower home prices compared to their big urban neighbor.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The town boasts stunning waterfalls, hiking trails, and great spas, for a truly relaxing escape from the big city.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Onlookers should also move away from the big city to avoid pollution and other light sources interfering with their view.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 29 July 2025
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Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Why These Markets Are So Hot Manchester and Nashua are comfortably close to Boston, offering residents an easy commute to the big city if needed and much lower home prices compared to their big urban neighbor.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The town boasts stunning waterfalls, hiking trails, and great spas, for a truly relaxing escape from the big city.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Onlookers should also move away from the big city to avoid pollution and other light sources interfering with their view.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the big city
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“The big city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20city. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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