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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Millions of Americans who disagree on nearly everything politically and culturally can celebrate together when their team wins a championship or a big game.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The Warriors led 57-33 at halftime and seemed to get big games from just about everyone.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
That could include batting practice and warm ups, or the big game itself.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
Portugal fans were hoping for a big game from Ronaldo, the 41-year-old icon and only player to score at six World Cups.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The Warriors led 57-33 at halftime and seemed to get big games from just about everyone.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
That could include batting practice and warm ups, or the big game itself.
—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
Portugal fans were hoping for a big game from Ronaldo, the 41-year-old icon and only player to score at six World Cups.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for big game
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“Big game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20game. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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