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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On the big day, Caitlin paid tribute to her late parents, actor John Reilly and model Liz Reilly, by carrying a small black-and-white picture of the pair with her bouquet. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 Sure, the big day isn’t until November 28, followed by Cyber Monday on December 1. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025 With the change of seasons also comes the countdown to Christmas, and with the big day less than 80 days away, there's no time like the present to consider what your holiday spending budget looks like. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 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 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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