big one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of big one
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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"I try to commemorate cultural moments in New York City, and this seemed to be a big one, so just capturing a little time capsule from that moment in time," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Nearly 12 years after their first date, Greenspan asked Mitchell if she wanted a small wedding or a big one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The other concern — a big one — is that your relative is requiring you to sell your home after a year if you don’t repay the loan in that amount of time.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
So you’re talking about reality TV, just that, that’s a big one there.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
The eruption on May 18, 1980, was the big one.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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