the big city
noun phrase
—used to refer to a particular city without naming it
I grew up on a farm, so my move to the big city was a big change.
life in the big city
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Falls Church’s location means visitors can easily access all the attractions of the big city, while still getting to experience the charm and character of a small Southern town.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Claire Jia: The beginning and end of my twenties bracketed the writing of my book, so just being an anxious twenty-something in the big city among other anxious twenty-somethings in the big city definitely shaped the book.
—Teddy Wayne
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
Both breezy and melancholic, the film reveals hints of Eric Rohmer with its series of random romantic encounters in the big city — including one in which Nicolau crosses paths with a French girl, Chloé (Cécile Matignon), who becomes a love interest.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
Richmond Not too far from San Francisco, Richmond makes for a great option for retirees who want to live in the Bay Area without the hassles of the big city or its intimidating prices.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Claire Jia: The beginning and end of my twenties bracketed the writing of my book, so just being an anxious twenty-something in the big city among other anxious twenty-somethings in the big city definitely shaped the book.
—Teddy Wayne
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
Both breezy and melancholic, the film reveals hints of Eric Rohmer with its series of random romantic encounters in the big city — including one in which Nicolau crosses paths with a French girl, Chloé (Cécile Matignon), who becomes a love interest.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
Richmond Not too far from San Francisco, Richmond makes for a great option for retirees who want to live in the Bay Area without the hassles of the big city or its intimidating prices.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the big city
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“The big city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20city. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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