big name noun
plural ∼ names [count] informal : a very famous person
▪ There were many big names [=celebrities] at the party. ▪ He is a big name in the business world. [=he is a famous businessperson]
▪ There were many big names [=celebrities] at the party. ▪ He is a big name in the business world. [=he is a famous businessperson]
— big–name adjective always used before a noun
▪ a big-name movie star
▪ a big-name movie star
