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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At her actual wedding, Huber honored Jo Ann, who died before the big day. —

Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025 Ultimate Christmas, the latest compilation from the late Crosby, debuts on several charts in the U.K., just before celebrations of the big day conclude for another year. —

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Top 10 Interesting Facts About Christmas Dinners By Alyce Collins Life and Trends Reporter 1 With the big day nearly here, many food lovers are turning their attention to planning the perfect Christmas dinner. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 With temperatures expected to stay cold, don't expect much melting between now and the big day. —

Mike Deehan, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the big day