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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The day after posting her first video, Conlin decided to share another clip from the big day.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Saturday morning included a 10K, 5K, and the kids' 100-meter dash, but Sunday is the big day so many runners have been training for.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Here’s what will be open or closed on the big day.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025
That’s far from the truth though, as Rory will be opening plenty of gifts when the big day rolls around.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Saturday morning included a 10K, 5K, and the kids' 100-meter dash, but Sunday is the big day so many runners have been training for.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Here’s what will be open or closed on the big day.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025
That’s far from the truth though, as Rory will be opening plenty of gifts when the big day rolls around.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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“The big day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20day. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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