battle of the little bighorn meaning and definition

BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIGHORN noun

Definition of Battle of the Little Bighorn (noun)

1. a battle in Montana near the Little Bighorn River between United States cavalry under Custer and several groups of Native Americans (1876); Custer was pursuing Sioux led by Sitting Bull; Custer underestimated the size of the Sioux forces (which were supported by Cheyenne warriors) and was killed along with all his command
   • synonyms: Battle of Little Bighorn, Custer's Last Stand, Little Bighorn