Independence Day

American  

noun

1. July 4, a U.S. holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

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Independence Day British  

noun

1. the official name for the Fourth of July

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Independence Day Cultural  

1. The primary national holiday in the United States, celebrated every July 4; the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Customary festivities include picnics; parades; band concerts; decorations in red, white, and blue; and nighttime fireworks displays.

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Example Sentences

Over the past 250 years, Americans have commemorated Independence Day with festivals, barbecues, music and fireworks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In the wake of the cancelled Independence Day events, Sylva's house in Abuja was raided by investigators, and at the time his spokesman denied the wealthy politician's involvement in the alleged plot.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced cuts to the decorative lighting that usually festoons government buildings, for both Independence Day on March 26 and Eid.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

This week, in fact, New York Times columnist Frank Bruni hailed the second season currently unfolding over a 15-hour shift on Independence Day, calling it a civics lesson.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

“Besides, you know this time of year is busy with Independence Day, el Dia de los Muertos, las Posadas. We have too many obligations already.”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez