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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On the big day, the two first-time grandmas stood side by side as Jimmy wheeled in their precious granddaughter.
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Ronnie Li, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Easy Dresses Luxe white slips and nighties abound, but practically speaking, a simpler design will serve you best on the big day.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 June 2025
Anna Southerland, 34, lives in California, and in June was traveling in a vehicle with a group of friends, in preparation to celebrate a wedding rehearsal dinner before the big day.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
On the big day, the primary photographer handled the bridal party photos at the hotel venue and then stepped outside with the bride to shoot some first-look images.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Ronnie Li, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Easy Dresses Luxe white slips and nighties abound, but practically speaking, a simpler design will serve you best on the big day.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 June 2025
Anna Southerland, 34, lives in California, and in June was traveling in a vehicle with a group of friends, in preparation to celebrate a wedding rehearsal dinner before the big day.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
On the big day, the primary photographer handled the bridal party photos at the hotel venue and then stepped outside with the bride to shoot some first-look images.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 11 June 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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