A major

American  

[ay may-jer] / ˈeɪ ˈmeɪ dʒər /

noun

1. Music. the key that has A as the tonic or first note of its scale and is represented by a key signature having three sharps.

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Example Sentences

A major impediment to investment in business expansion and hiring across Europe is the expense of layoffs if the expansion project fails.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

A major heat wave kicked off in the Southland on Thursday with temperatures predicted to soar 25 degrees above normal, smashing records across Los Angeles and bringing a high risk of heat-related illness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

A major potential catalyst for bank shares is “increased evidence that the banks are implementing AI productivity,” writes Trivariate Research’s Adam Parker.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

A major influence on the Scouse accent is described as the influx of Irish and Welsh into the city when Liverpool began developing into a major port.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

A major figure despite his obscurity, Sky Witness set out to destroy Mutal.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann