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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The Song Sung Blue actress took to Instagram to share some throwback photos of her mini-me along with a heartwarming caption to commemorate the big day.
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
For the big day, which took place at Mexican restaurant Casita Del Campo, Stewart wore a gray miniskirt and a matching short-sleeve blouse with a white shirt underneath.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
At Wendy's Bridal Show, meet wedding professionals that can take the stress away from the big day.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Dec. 2025
Now is the time to narrow it down to what your actual vision is for the big day.
—Katie Henwood, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
For the big day, which took place at Mexican restaurant Casita Del Campo, Stewart wore a gray miniskirt and a matching short-sleeve blouse with a white shirt underneath.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
At Wendy's Bridal Show, meet wedding professionals that can take the stress away from the big day.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Dec. 2025
Now is the time to narrow it down to what your actual vision is for the big day.
—Katie Henwood, Vogue, 23 Dec. 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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