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 Puerto Rican Grammy Award winner talked about his Super Bowl performance in a press conference days before the big day.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
The Puerto Rican musician appeared alongside Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden for an official interview before the big day, discussing what fans should anticipate.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Even Jen Affleck, who was apparently feuding with her during their time on DWTS, came out for her on the big day, went to the after-party and joined in on a big group hug.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
Standing in the living room touching up her makeup, the high school graduate looked like any other girl her age preparing for the big day.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
The Puerto Rican musician appeared alongside Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden for an official interview before the big day, discussing what fans should anticipate.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Even Jen Affleck, who was apparently feuding with her during their time on DWTS, came out for her on the big day, went to the after-party and joined in on a big group hug.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
Standing in the living room touching up her makeup, the high school graduate looked like any other girl her age preparing for the big day.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 31 Jan. 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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