- big name
- big namesN-COUNTA big name is a person who is successful and famous because of their work.
...all the big names in rock and pop.
English dictionary. 2008.
...all the big names in rock and pop.
English dictionary. 2008.
big name — ˌbig ˈname noun [countable] a very well known person, company, product etc: • The company has already signed up some big names to provide the content for its news service. • The plan is supported by some of the biggest names in the US auto… … Financial and business terms
big-name — /big naym /, adj. 1. having a widespread public reputation as a leader in a specified field; famous: a big name doctor; a big name actress. 2. of, pertaining to, or composed of a big name person or persons. [1925 30, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
big-name — UK US noun [C] ► a well known and successful company, person, or product: »He works for one of the big names in medical services. big name adjective ► »They won the support of big name investors … Financial and business terms
big name — noun count INFORMAL a famous person in a particular activity: A lot of big names showed up at the gallery opening. big name in: a big name in local politics … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
big name — big′ name′ n. a recognized leader in a particular field: one of the big names in education[/ex] • Etymology: 1930–35 big′ name , adj … From formal English to slang
big´-name´ — big name, U.S. Informal. a well known or established person or thing. –big´ name´, adjective … Useful english dictionary
big name — n a famous person or group, especially a musician, actor etc ▪ Poor attendance at the concert was put down to the lack of big names … Dictionary of contemporary English
big name — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : a big name performer or personage the big name is the one you read about on page one N.M.Loomis get some big names for the show * * * a person who has a preeminent public reputation in a specified field: He s a big name in… … Useful english dictionary
big-name — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective 1. : of top rank in popular recognition : notable a big name industrialist a big name university big name guests at a hotel 2. : of or involving a big name person, organization, or product … Useful english dictionary
big name — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms big name : singular big name plural big names informal a famous person in a particular activity A lot of big names showed up at the gallery opening. big name in: a big name in local politics … English dictionary