the big bang

noun
UK: /ðə bɪɡ bæŋ/
US: /ðə bɪɡ bæŋ/

  1. The rapid expansion of matter from a state of extremely high density and temperature that according to current cosmological theories marked the origin of the universe.

    1. Scientists study the echoes of the big bang. [ ] [ ]
    2. Cosmologists explore the conditions shortly after the big bang to understand the universe's evolution. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sudden event that has a very significant effect.

    1. The company's new product was the big bang for the industry. [ ] [ ]
    2. The introduction of the internet was the big bang for the spread of information worldwide. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

creation genesis
the big bang verb

  1. To cause a situation that will change everything dramatically.

    1. This innovation will big bang the market. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new regulations might big bang the entire financial system. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the big bang" in English means: The rapid expansion of matter from a state of extremely high density and temperature that according to current cosmological theories marked the origin of the universe., A sudden event that has a very significant effect..

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

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

Example usage of "the big bang": "Scientists study the echoes of the big bang.". More examples on the page.