big league

noun

Synonyms of big leaguenext
1
: major league
2
: big time sense 2
—often plural
big-league
ˈbig-ˌlēg How to pronounce big league (audio)
adjective
big leaguer noun

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Broadway is the big leagues, and for big bucks theatergoers expect professionalism.
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An extended All-Star break is envisioned to allow big league players to appear in the Olympics. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026 While Fanatics designs and manufactures both fan and athlete apparel for the NHL, the relationship with the other big leagues is different. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Regardless, Sielaff is plenty good enough to be in a big league booth somewhere. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Newport Harbor had a big league win over rival Corona del Mar. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big league

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of big league was in 1877

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big league

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