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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Charles’ son Prince William and Camilla’s son Tom both served as witnesses on the big day. Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 The new home base for Inter Miami has already welcomed season ticket holders for a sneak peek before the big day, allowing fans to see Lionel Messi and his teammates during a training session. Samantha Rivera, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 Nothing has been confirmed yet, but some fans think the big day will take place on June 13 in Rhode Island. Meg Walters, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026 In honor of the big day, Jeopardy is offering one lucky fan the chance to win $6,200, and potentially appear as a contestant on the show. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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