big bang

noun
UK: /ˌbɪɡ ˈbæŋ/
US: /ˌbɪɡ ˈbæŋ/

  1. The rapid expansion of matter from a state of extremely high density and temperature that formed the universe.

    1. The big bang made space. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists study the after-effects of the big bang for more clues about origins. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sudden event that has a major effect.

    1. It was a big bang moment. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's new product launch was a big bang in the tech world. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

genesis boom creation
big bang adjective

  1. Relating to the theory of the origin of the universe.

    1. It is a big bang model. [ ] [ ]
    2. The evidence supports a big bang origin for the universe. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "big bang" in English means: The rapid expansion of matter from a state of extremely high density and temperature that formed the universe., A sudden event that has a major effect..

The phonetic transcription of "big bang" is /ˌbɪɡ ˈbæŋ/ in British English and /ˌbɪɡ ˈbæŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "big bang": genesis, boom, creation.

Example usage of "big bang": "The big bang made space.". More examples on the page.