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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Wentworth commemorated the big day on Instagram, sharing a photo of herself and Stephanopoulos walking on campus. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026 The Sacramento area is filled with Thanksgiving fun runs that let locals burn off a little steam around the big day. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Each year, brands seem to kick off Black Friday earlier and earlier—and for my fellow planners, that’s a huge blessing because getting a head start on holiday shopping means less stress when the big day arrives. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2026 Since the announcement of the closure, she's had to start looking for an alternative venue in time for the big day. — Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 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 15 Nov. 2026.

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