Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

big game

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.39 in modern English

Syllables
big game
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any large animal(s) hunted for sport.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From big + game, since it is the most prominent sports match.

Usage

Inflected Forms

the Big Game (canonical)

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Questions

What does big game mean?
Any large animal(s) hunted for sport.
Where does big game come from?
From big + game, since it is the most prominent sports match.

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