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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Here's everything to know on how the agency is getting ready for the big day.
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Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Most wedding dresses get packed away after the big day.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The former athlete and the actress shared pictures on their Instagram pages of the big day.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
She was styled by Lorenzo Posocco for the big day.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
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Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Most wedding dresses get packed away after the big day.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The former athlete and the actress shared pictures on their Instagram pages of the big day.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
She was styled by Lorenzo Posocco for the big day.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
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 24 Jun. 2026.
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