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big leaguer
or big-lea·guer
[ big lee-ger ]
noun
- Sports. a player in a major league, especially in baseball.
- Informal. a person who belongs to or works for a large or powerful organization.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of big leaguer1
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; big league + -er 1
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Example Sentences
About once a month Judge will receive a comment from a waiter or a cashier who looks at his credit card and notes that he has the same name as the big leaguer.
From Los Angeles Times
Just part of being the new guy back in the day, a rite of passage for the latest big leaguer getting promoted.
From Seattle Times
He became a big leaguer in 2014 but then struggled with the “yips.”
From Los Angeles Times
It typically takes at least a year before a big leaguer returns to the majors.
From Seattle Times
“The biggest thing that was helpful was them tackling the mental piece of what it takes to be a big leaguer, a great big leaguer,” Johnson said.
From Seattle Times
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