1. battle of little bighorn, battle of the little bighorn, custer's last stand, little bighorn

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 the little bighorn
• custer's last stand
• little bighorn