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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Additional pictures showed the bride and groom getting ready for the big day, sharing a first look and the bride being walked down the aisle by her father.
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Each day delivers a tiny surprise and a chance to discover your next full-sized, must-have, making your countdown as exciting as the big day itself.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2025
Several stars have already thrown their hat bouquet into the ring to be a part of the big day.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Your notes are excellent sources of social media content and serve as helpful reminders from the big day.
—Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Each day delivers a tiny surprise and a chance to discover your next full-sized, must-have, making your countdown as exciting as the big day itself.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2025
Several stars have already thrown their hat bouquet into the ring to be a part of the big day.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Your notes are excellent sources of social media content and serve as helpful reminders from the big day.
—Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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