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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Then the cameras shut off and Williams took another glance at the throng of reporters, a big-city flex for the big day.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Homecoming for home opener The smell of fun and barbecue was in the air in the Truman Sports Complex parking lot, where friends and families pre-gamed the big day, some of whom traveled from out of state to be here.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
According to an article published by People on Wednesday, March 26, the A-list couple has sent out their invitations for the big day.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Homecoming for home opener The smell of fun and barbecue was in the air in the Truman Sports Complex parking lot, where friends and families pre-gamed the big day, some of whom traveled from out of state to be here.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
According to an article published by People on Wednesday, March 26, the A-list couple has sent out their invitations for the big day.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 21 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 10 Apr. 2025.
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