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 The Rockies are weighing the side effects of a work stoppage against the value of exposing Condon to big league pitching as the franchise focuses on building up its core moving forward. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026 Schnorf pointed to the success of the Vegas Golden Knights and the relocation of the Las Vegas Raiders as examples of how a city with tourism as its biggest industry could support big league teams. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Jefry Yan is a 29-year-old reliever who made his big league debut last week. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The Red Sox had one of their biggest trade deadlines in franchise history last Monday, bringing aboard loads of big league reinforcements led by three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big league
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major league
Noun
  • Kevin Lomon belongs in the latter category, pitching briefly for the Braves in 1996 during a major league career that ultimately lasted just 12 games.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Right-hander Braxton Roxby made his major league debut for San Francisco in the ninth and set down the Diamondbacks in order.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of major league

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