big leaguer
Americannoun
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Sports. a player in a major league, especially in baseball.
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Informal. a person who belongs to or works for a large or powerful organization.
Etymology
Origin of big leaguer
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; big league + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Freeman said last week he hopes to play four more years, through his 20th season as a big leaguer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
Emphasis on “trying,” considering his girlfriend is LSU gymnast/prominent social media influencer Livvy Dunne, who joined Skenes for his first trip to Pittsburgh as a big leaguer.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024
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 ● Apr. 25, 2024
He became a big leaguer in 2014 but then struggled with the “yips.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2024
"I'm not a big leaguer yet," protested Joe.
From Baseball Joe in the Big League or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles by Chadwick, Lester
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