Definitions

big league

[big leeg] / ˈbɪg ˈlig /

ADJECTIVE

important

Synonyms

WEAK

big-time chief critical crucial exceptional four-star front-page grave great heavy high-power major-league playing hard ball professional serious strictly business

NOUN

major league

Synonyms

STRONGEST

big time majors

WEAK

bigs

big-league

ADJECTIVE

important

Synonyms

WEAK

big-deal big-time blue-chip chief critical crucial exceptional foremost four-star front-page great high-power important impressive influential large leading major playing hard ball prominent significant

ADJECTIVE

of or belonging to a major league

Synonyms

STRONGEST

big-time major-league

STRONG

professional

NOUN

major league

Synonyms

STRONGEST

big time major league majors

WEAK

the bigs

Example Sentences

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“If you don’t think I’m good enough, you lose $0 and there’s no risk to the big league club,” Bauer wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

William Blair analyst Neal Dingmann thinks the acquisition price represents a “compelling valuation for a big league company.”

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Newport Beach Pacifica Christian 62, San Gabriel Academy 60: Michael Noel had 19 points for the big league win.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

“It’s pretty tough,” said Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas, a 12-year big league veteran from Venezuela.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

Berg had been a mediocre ballplayer at best, hitting .243 over fifteen big league seasons as a backup catcher.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

big league

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