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

Later, he joked that the "AC was cooking" inside the venue, an apparent reference to the heatwave that swept over the country over the Independence Day weekend.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

July 4 fell during a record-breaking heat wave that upended the parades, block parties and barbecues that traditionally mark Independence Day.

From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026

The timing of the march — occurring alongside official Independence Day and America250 celebrations — placed it within a broader national moment already marked by competing visions of American identity, patriotism, and public space.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

In Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, July 4 will cap a 16-day event billed as the largest Independence Day celebration in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

“Now, you four be careful on your walk. Lots of cars out there today with Independence Day traffic.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn