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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So college-bound or not, most teens would be better off working over the summer, gaining experience, skills, and perspective to see the big city beyond Santa Rosa.
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
One hand in the air for the big city.
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Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
You guys always trying to draw a distinction between the real America of the heartland and the elites in the big city.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Every room is a luxurious space to sprawl out in the big city.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
One hand in the air for the big city.
—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
You guys always trying to draw a distinction between the real America of the heartland and the elites in the big city.
—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Every room is a luxurious space to sprawl out in the big city.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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 26 Jun. 2026.
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