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, Brianna noticed something unusual. Ronnie Li, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026 The Puerto Rican Grammy Award winner talked about his Super Bowl performance in a press conference days before the big day. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026 The Puerto Rican musician appeared alongside Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden for an official interview before the big day, discussing what fans should anticipate. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026 Even Jen Affleck, who was apparently feuding with her during their time on DWTS, came out for her on the big day, went to the after-party and joined in on a big group hug. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026 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 Feb. 2026.

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