the big day
noun phrase
: the day that something important happens
Tomorrow is the big day.
also
: the day someone is to be married
So, when's the big day?
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It’s been about five months since the Vampire Diaries actress, 36, and the former professional snowboarder and skateboarder, 38, announced their late October engagement, but her friends and family can't wait for the big day.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Dairy Queen's annual Free Cone Day is Thursday, the same day as the spring equinox, and Dairy Queens across the country are practicing that iconic curly-Q for the big day.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Right now, just in time for the big day Amazon is offering 10% off a ten-pack of Medical King Solar Eclipse Glasses.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Some blamed the financial and emotional strain on the bridal party, while others pointed to changing relationship dynamics or the way brides treat their friends in the lead-up to the big day.
—Maria Morava, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Dairy Queen's annual Free Cone Day is Thursday, the same day as the spring equinox, and Dairy Queens across the country are practicing that iconic curly-Q for the big day.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Right now, just in time for the big day Amazon is offering 10% off a ten-pack of Medical King Solar Eclipse Glasses.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Some blamed the financial and emotional strain on the bridal party, while others pointed to changing relationship dynamics or the way brides treat their friends in the lead-up to the big day.
—Maria Morava, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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“The big day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20day. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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