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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Independence Day

I had my AirPods in, and my gingham shirt and bandana signaled I was ready to celebrate Independence Day.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures ended modestly lower heading into the long Independence Day weekend with little impact from an above-estimate inventory build.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

On Friday, organisers of the National Park Service's Independence Day Parade in Washington DC cancelled the annual event over safety concerns.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

“It is special,” U.S. captain Tim Ream said of having the team together on Independence Day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026

Soojin describes the heaps of red, white, and blue decorations her mother has been collecting since Independence Day.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan