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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Rex riders will throw boxes of wildflower seeds in their parade on Mardi Gras Day, krewe leaders unveiled Tuesday at their countdown to the big day. —

Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025 So, when the big day arrived, Elliott awaited his bride's arrival feeling cool, calm, and collected. —

Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 Despite not being particularly close to the colleague, the guest shelled out thousands on travel expenses to be part of the big day, only to be met with a surprising email one year later. —

John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025 On their first wedding anniversary, Mariano shared a gallery of black and white photos from the big day on Instagram to commemorate the special occasion. —

Kayla Grant, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the big day