Synonyms

Fourth of July

American

noun

Independence Day.

Fourth of July British

noun

Official name: Independence Day. a holiday in the United States, traditionally celebrated with fireworks: the day of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776

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Fourth of July Cultural

The day on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1776; Independence Day.

Etymology

Origin of Fourth of July

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

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It was small, glittering like a Fourth of July sparkler on the bough of a sagging cedar tree.

From Literature

At a Fourth of July celebration, US President Zachary Taylor fell ill, was diagnosed with cholera, and died five days later.

From Literature

We had a picnic at Barnsdall Art Park days after the Fourth of July.

From Los Angeles Times

“On a holiday? Could be hours,” responds Dana, a veteran who knows better, as the Fourth of July shift enters afternoon hours.

From Los Angeles Times

“So the Fourth of July is coming up, and there’s a cookout every year on the third,” Emma says as we settle into lawn chairs.

From Literature

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