big name
noun
1.
a person who has a preeminent public reputation in a specified field:
He's a big name in education.
Origin
1930-35,
Americanism
big-name
[
big
-neym]
/ˈbɪgˌneɪm/
adjective
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.
Origin
1925-30,
Americanism
British Dictionary definitions for
big name
big name
noun
1.
(
informal
)
a famous person
(
as modifier
):
a big-name performer
Slang definitions & phrases for
big name
big name
modifier
: a big-name star/ They get a big-name fee
noun phrase
A celebrated person, personality, or entity, esp a star entertainer
: Hollywood figures only the big names are bankable
A prominent reputation; fame
: The group has a big name in the Boston area
(1920s+)