big league

noun

Definition of big leaguenext
as in big(s)
often big leagues plural the highest level of a field of endeavor Broadway is the big leagues, and for big bucks theatergoers expect professionalism

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Recent Examples of big league What was Jazz Chisholm thinking being out on a big league ballfield with a Blow Pop in his mouth? — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 Mets opener Cionel Pérez pitched a perfect first in his first big league start after 283 relief appearances. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 28 June 2026 The veteran left-hander has yet to appear in a big league game for the Red Sox, having missed his first season and a half with the organization while working his way back from Tommy John surgery. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 June 2026 His announcement made clear that baseball is behind him, with his focus now turning toward building a roofing business — a career move few would have predicted when the former Dodgers third baseman was still chasing big league opportunities. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for big league
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major league
Noun
  • His exit marked only the third time in 10 major league starts this season that Matthews hasn’t recorded a quality start.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026
  • Reyes, known for his defensive versatility and a seven-year major league career spanning several organizations, suffered an injury setback in late June, which ultimately cost him his roster spot.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of major league

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“Big league.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20league. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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