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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Since then, many guests have posted photos and sentiments from the big day on social media — including some of Selena's closest family members.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Enjoy live music and drink specials at nearby businesses starting the Friday leading up to the big day.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
But what should’ve been a happy occasion turned into tragedy when the father-in-law-to-be was found murdered the night before the big day, and all eyes pointed to Jocelyn.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Don’t wait for the big day; these monitor deals are live now.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Enjoy live music and drink specials at nearby businesses starting the Friday leading up to the big day.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
But what should’ve been a happy occasion turned into tragedy when the father-in-law-to-be was found murdered the night before the big day, and all eyes pointed to Jocelyn.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Don’t wait for the big day; these monitor deals are live now.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the big day
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“The big day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20day. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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