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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Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Swift and Kelce are reportedly getting married soon, with most people expecting the big day to be before training camp starts for the Chiefs in late July.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
Nevertheless, the influencer makes time, sharing some of the last-minute items on his to-do list ahead of the big day.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Usually, mom faces rain and cool temperatures on the big day.
—Tammie Souza, CBS News, 9 May 2026
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Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Swift and Kelce are reportedly getting married soon, with most people expecting the big day to be before training camp starts for the Chiefs in late July.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
Nevertheless, the influencer makes time, sharing some of the last-minute items on his to-do list ahead of the big day.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Usually, mom faces rain and cool temperatures on the big day.
—Tammie Souza, CBS News, 9 May 2026
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“The big day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20day. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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