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?
Examples of the big day in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The production team later planned a sting operation to expose an unlicensed detective using a fake case, but on the big day, the suspect never showed up.
—
Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 July 2025
Like any member of the wedding party, ring bearers need some preparation before the big day.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Owner Emily Rodas drove in from Riverside to the track on Monday to have Franklin practice racing before the big day.
—Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
Many people choose to honor their pets in a special way during their wedding, but the internet was not prepared for how one couple made their dog's presence felt on the big day.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the big day
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 July 2025
Like any member of the wedding party, ring bearers need some preparation before the big day.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Owner Emily Rodas drove in from Riverside to the track on Monday to have Franklin practice racing before the big day.
—Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
Many people choose to honor their pets in a special way during their wedding, but the internet was not prepared for how one couple made their dog's presence felt on the big day.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the big day
Cite this Entry
“The big day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20day. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share