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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In the light of the next morning, the big day of the verdict, Nan and Nell make peace.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 July 2025
But Saturday should be the big day for the Fair, with four-time Grammy winners Los Lobos and Friends performing at 7 p.m. at the Pavilion Stage following a 6 p.m. parade with floats, music and dancers.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
The production team later planned a sting operation to expose an unlicensed detective using a fake case, but on the big day, the suspect never showed up.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 July 2025
Like any member of the wedding party, ring bearers need some preparation before the big day.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 July 2025
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 July 2025
But Saturday should be the big day for the Fair, with four-time Grammy winners Los Lobos and Friends performing at 7 p.m. at the Pavilion Stage following a 6 p.m. parade with floats, music and dancers.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
The production team later planned a sting operation to expose an unlicensed detective using a fake case, but on the big day, the suspect never showed up.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 July 2025
Like any member of the wedding party, ring bearers need some preparation before the big day.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 July 2025
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 21 Aug. 2025.
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