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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To hide the stain, Daly told Diana to tuck the front of her gown, and Diana can be seen holding and covering that part of her dress with her hands in various photos from the big day on July 29, 1981—exactly 45 years ago. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Break in your hiking boots on shorter walks to avoid blisters on the big day. Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 This past January, Collins celebrated her daughter’s first birthday and shared a touching tribute via Instagram on the big day. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 The Righteous Gemstones star also indicated that there were numerous opportunities to be surprised because guests knew so little about the ceremony as the big day arrived. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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