big-city

adjective

: of or relating to a large city

big-city problems such as overcrowding and noise

a big-city school/hospital

big-city mayors

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Like other big-city agencies, the LAPD is facing tougher competition for top candidates from other suburban law enforcement agencies, as well as the private sector. —

Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025 And actually, metro Chicago is still one of the most affordable big-city markets in the U.S. —

Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 Specifically, Murder in a Small Town follows Karl Alberg (Sutherland), who moves to a quiet, coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. —

Marc Berman, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 Murder in a Small Town follows Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland), who moves to a quiet, coastal town as an escape from the burdens big-city police work. —

Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for big-city