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big league
1[big leeg]
noun
Sports.a major league, as in baseball.
His debut in the big leagues was as a relief pitcher for the Dodgers in the final game of the regular season.
Informal.the area of greatest competition, highest achievement or rewards, etc..
He's a local politician who isn't ready for the big league.
big-league
2[big-leeg]
adjective
Sports.of or belonging to a major league.
a big-league pitcher.
Informal.among the largest, foremost, etc., of its kind.
the big-league steel companies.
Other Word Forms
- big leaguer noun
- big-leaguer noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of big league1
Origin of big league2
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
He’s comfortable in his environment, used to the attention and is particularly ready to begin his pro career and keep on a path toward pitching in the big leagues.
Another factor: Wednesday’s starter for the Dodgers is left-hander Justin Wrobleski, who has a 7.20 ERA in three big league outings this year and has spent much of the campaign in triple A.
Another notable development from Roberts on Tuesday: Ohtani might not have to complete “a full build-up” before pitching in big league games.
This season, the expanded 36-team tournament saw each side play eight different teams - four at home and four away - in one big league phase.
“It’s a lot to take on, to be a shortstop in the big leagues,” Freeman said.
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