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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One hand in the air for the big city. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 Every room is a luxurious space to sprawl out in the big city. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 As the years went by, star players began to outgrow the Sun and move on to the big city franchises as free agents. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 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 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 9 Jul. 2026.

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