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Sunday night was such a big night for television when I was growing up - you know, 'The Wonderful World of Disney.'
Scott Bakula

Meaning of "big night" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BIG NIGHT

big night  [bɪɡ naɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BIG NIGHT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Big night is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BIG NIGHT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Big Night

Big Night is a 1996 American motion picture drama with comedic overtones directed by Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci. Produced by David Kirkpatrick and Jonathan Filley for the Samuel Goldwyn Company, the film met with critical acclaim both in the United States and internationally. It was nominated for the "Grand Jury Prize" at the Sundance Film Festival and the "Grand Special Prize" at the Deauville Film Festival. Scott and Tucci won the New York Film Critics Circle Award and the Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best New Director. Tucci and Joseph Tropiano won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay. Tucci heads the cast, with Tony Shalhoub, Minnie Driver and Isabella Rossellini.

Definition of big night in the English dictionary

The definition of big night in the dictionary is an important and usually anticipated evening.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BIG NIGHT


aconite
ˈækəˌnaɪt
all-night
ˌɔːlˈnaɪt
amblygonite
æmˈblɪɡəˌnaɪt
finite
ˈfaɪnaɪt
fortnight
ˈfɔːtˌnaɪt
ignite
ɪɡˈnaɪt
knight
naɪt
kryptonite
ˈkrɪptəˌnaɪt
late-night
ˈleɪtnaɪt
Mennonite
ˈmɛnəˌnaɪt
midnight
ˈmɪdˌnaɪt
night
naɪt
nite
naɪt
overnight
ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt
reunite
ˌriːjuːˈnaɪt
tanzanite
ˈtænzəˌnaɪt
tonight
təˈnaɪt
tonite
ˈtəʊnaɪt
unite
juːˈnaɪt
weeknight
ˈwiːkˌnaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BIG NIGHT

big game
big government
big gun
big hair
big head
big hitter
Big Issue
big money
big name
big noise
big on
big one
big science
big screen
big shot
Big Smoke
Big Society
big stick
Big Ten
big tent

WORDS THAT END LIKE BIG NIGHT

anight
benight
black knight
bright
election night
first night
fly-by-night
gala night
good night
grey knight
guest night
hen night
karaoke night
moonlight night
night-night
opening night
school night
stag night
watch night
white knight
yesternight

Synonyms and antonyms of big night in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «big night» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BIG NIGHT

Find out the translation of big night to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of big night from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «big night» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

大晚上的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gran noche
570 millions of speakers

English

big night
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बड़ी रात
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الليلة الكبيرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

большая ночь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

grande noite
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বড় রাতে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

grand soir
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

malam besar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

große Nacht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

大きな夜
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

큰 밤
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wengi gedhe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đêm lớn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெரிய இரவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोठी रात्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

büyük gece
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

grande notte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wielka noc
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Велика ніч
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

noapte mare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεγάλη νύχτα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

groot aand
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

stora kvällen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

stor kveld
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of big night

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BIG NIGHT»

The term «big night» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.915 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BIG NIGHT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about big night

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4 QUOTES WITH «BIG NIGHT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word big night.
1
Scott Bakula
Sunday night was such a big night for television when I was growing up - you know, 'The Wonderful World of Disney.'
2
Hannibal Buress
You forget that sometimes comedy is just a big night out for people. Almost every show, people come up to me and go, 'This is the first comedy show I've ever seen,' so you want to do well. If you do horribly at somebody's first time seeing live stand-up, well, you've not only tainted yourself, you've tainted a whole art form.
3
Megan Hilty
I've never been so star struck in my life as when I met President Obama and Bill Clinton... and at the same time, no less! I'm not one to be at a loss for words, and that was a moment when I really was speechless. It was a big, big night.
4
Ruud van Nistelrooy
In that match for Holland I asked for a big responsibility, I got it and I dealt with it. I played well, I scored goals and the team qualified for the Euro 2004 finals. It was a big night and an important moment for Holland.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BIG NIGHT»

Discover the use of big night in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to big night and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Big Night-Night Book
Night-night me and night-night you! Babies will adore saying night-night to absolutely everything as they get ready for bed. Cozy and fun bedtimes have arrived! Another delightful book by Georgie Birkett: "Is This My Nose?
Georgie Birkett, 2009
2
Big Night for Salamanders
A boy and his parents go out into the rainy spring night to help salamanders cross a busy road on their annual migration to the vernal pools in which they breed. Includes glossary and facts about the life cycle of the salamander.
Sarah Marwil Lamstein, 2010
3
Little Witch's Big Night
Illus. in full color. Forced to stay at home on Halloween because she's been too good, Little Witch gives three trick-or-treaters high-flying broomstick rides.
Deborah Hautzig, 2009
4
Cat's big night ;: Dog behind bars
Two stories and two covers are better than one. After reading Cat's story, flip over the book and read Dog's story. In Cat's story, Cat makes a proud appearance at a high society event at the museum until Dog runs away with a dinosaur bone.
Nancy E. Krulik, 1999
5
Big Night: A Novel with Recipes
Set during the early 1950s, this story of love and linguini, purity and compromise--soon to be a major motion picture from MGM--takes a poignant and pointed look at Old World vs.
Joseph Tropiano, 1996
6
Big Night Out
The A-list of contemporary writers, performers and celebrities invite you on a 'Big Night Out' to remember!
Jessica Adams, 2002
7
Big Night In: More Than 100 Wonderful Recipes for Feeding ...
Contains over one hundred recipes for Italian-style meals, both traditional and contemporary, including appetizers and antipasti, soups and salads, pasta, rice, savory tortes, main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Includes a brunch menu.
‎2008
8
Mischief's Big Night Out
"Mischief's Big Night Out" is a real story about the author's puppy that wandered away from the house and was picked up by a stranger. The story offers lessons for children with a happy ending.
Don Alkire, III, 2011
9
Logans Big Night Out
What would you do? Where would you go? Who would you tell? "Logan's Big Night Out" is the first installment in the story of a young boy and his stuffed dog and the adventures they encounter when the dog magically comes to life one night.
Tom Buffalo, 2008
10
Mr. Potato Head's Big Night Out
Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are tired of spending Saturday nights at home, so they decide to go out for the evening, but they cannot agree on what they should do together.
Dan Hosek, Playskool, Lucia Monfried, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BIG NIGHT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term big night is used in the context of the following news items.
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Late ankle injury puts a damper on Exum's big night
Late ankle injury puts a damper on Exum's big night. Aaron Falk, Tony Jones and Steve Luhm. First Published 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago ... «Salt Lake Tribune, Jul 15»
2
This Day in Wrestling History (July 6): Goldberg's Big Night
30 years ago today in Baltimore, Maryland, Tito Santana defeated Greg Valentine in a steel cage match to win the WWF Intercontinental ... «Cageside Seats, Jul 15»
3
Mates' Big Night Out raises $170000 for St Edmund's School
Eddie's Big Night Out was organised by a group of businessmen, parents and former parents known as Eddie's Mates. The Mates are the ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
Local minor leaguers update: Luke Tendler has big night for Hickory …
Darren Ford (Vineland High School) did not play for the Sacramento River Cats (Giants) in a 10-6 win over the Reno Aces (Diamondbacks) in ... «Press of Atlantic City, Jul 15»
5
JSBL wrap-up: Robinson's big night, Wisniewski appears, and more
Justin Robinson's big night: When Monmouth University's diminutive junior point guard really has it going, he is fun to watch. Now, imagine that ... «Asbury Park Press, Jul 15»
6
Mauer's big night powers Twins
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer, right, crosses the plate in front of Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez to score on a triple by Trevor Plouffe ... «La Crosse Tribune, Jul 15»
7
Big night on the field, in the stands for Bisons in win over Chiefs
Big night on the field, in the stands for Bisons in win over Chiefs. Tweet. By Mike Harrington | News Sports Reporter | @BNHarrington | Google+. «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
8
Wong has big night for Admirals, but Vallejo falls to Pittsburg at home
The Vallejo Admirals returned to Wilson Park on Friday night for a three-game series with the Pittsburg Diamonds, but despite Joshua Wong's ... «Vallejo Times Herald, Jul 15»
9
New Orleans Zephyrs get big night from Kila Ka'aihue, beat Omaha …
PAPILLION, NE – Kila Ka'aihue delivered three hits and drove home four runs as the New Orleans Zephyrs defeated the Omaha Storm ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
10
'Big Night Out' for over 10000 Scouts in Thanet!
Thanet Scouts joined over 10,000 others camping across Kent as part of the 'Big Night Out' – a co-ordinated camping weekend for all Scouts in ... «Thanet Gazette, Jul 15»

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