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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After getting dressed up, Berger's 18-year-old daughter and her date, Hunter, wanted to take pictures to commemorate the big day.
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Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 31 May 2025
This year, whispers about who was hosting which party circulated among editors and writers just a week before the big day.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Couples spent around 15 months engaged before getting married, with more than half planning the ceremony and reception 12 months before the big day, according to The Knot's 2025 Real Wedding Survey.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Before the big day, come equipped with must-know moving expertise from real estate pros.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
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Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 31 May 2025
This year, whispers about who was hosting which party circulated among editors and writers just a week before the big day.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Couples spent around 15 months engaged before getting married, with more than half planning the ceremony and reception 12 months before the big day, according to The Knot's 2025 Real Wedding Survey.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Before the big day, come equipped with must-know moving expertise from real estate pros.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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