big game
noun
1
: relatively large animals sought or taken by hunting or fishing especially for sport
2
: an important objective especially when involving risk
Examples of big game in a Sentence
They traveled to Africa to hunt big game.
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Global Citizen, which is leading the charge of the halftime show with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, was tasked with creating a stage in the stands to avoid affecting the real grass installed at MetLife Stadium for the big game.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
Caitlin Clark is on track to return from injury for the Fever against the Valkyries, and the Lynx will play on the road against the Mercury in a big game between two contenders.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Guerrero, with his new $500 million contract, will need a big hit in a big spot in a big game.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 7 July 2025
In fact, a recent poll of NFL fans reveals 65% think the big game should be moved to Saturday to allow for more recovery time.
—Gabe Hauari, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
Caitlin Clark is on track to return from injury for the Fever against the Valkyries, and the Lynx will play on the road against the Mercury in a big game between two contenders.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Guerrero, with his new $500 million contract, will need a big hit in a big spot in a big game.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 7 July 2025
In fact, a recent poll of NFL fans reveals 65% think the big game should be moved to Saturday to allow for more recovery time.
—Gabe Hauari, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Big game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20game. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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