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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The town boasts stunning waterfalls, hiking trails, and great spas, for a truly relaxing escape from the big city.
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Onlookers should also move away from the big city to avoid pollution and other light sources interfering with their view.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 29 July 2025
In later stories, Superman’s Midwestern upbringing in Smallville, Kansas and his eventual move to the big city of Metropolis also mirrored the journeys many Americans were making during that time.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
From the outside, that dream might seem attainable for Johan, a recent transplant to Copenhagen who has come to the big city to live more openly as a young gay man.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Onlookers should also move away from the big city to avoid pollution and other light sources interfering with their view.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 29 July 2025
In later stories, Superman’s Midwestern upbringing in Smallville, Kansas and his eventual move to the big city of Metropolis also mirrored the journeys many Americans were making during that time.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
From the outside, that dream might seem attainable for Johan, a recent transplant to Copenhagen who has come to the big city to live more openly as a young gay man.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 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 5 Aug. 2025.
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