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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The backstretch held the stables and the people whose hands made sure the horses were ready for the big day—the night watchmen, the hot walkers, the stall cleaners, the grooms, many of them Black.
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Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
To make the change even harder for the mom of two, Theron said her daughter wouldn't accept a hug on the big day.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
But by the time the climactic showdown rolls around, certain revelations about the big day never make sense, and others imply the kind of nuanced character development that never comes to fruition.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
The new home base for Inter Miami has already welcomed season ticket holders for a sneak peek before the big day, allowing fans to see Lionel Messi and his teammates during a training session.
—Samantha Rivera, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
To make the change even harder for the mom of two, Theron said her daughter wouldn't accept a hug on the big day.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
But by the time the climactic showdown rolls around, certain revelations about the big day never make sense, and others imply the kind of nuanced character development that never comes to fruition.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
The new home base for Inter Miami has already welcomed season ticket holders for a sneak peek before the big day, allowing fans to see Lionel Messi and his teammates during a training session.
—Samantha Rivera, CBS News, 3 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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