Independence Day
/,indi'pendəns'dei/
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A U.S. federal holiday: A legal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It is a day celebrating national sovereignty and freedom. 2. A national celebration: More broadly, the term can refer to the anniversary of a nation's independence, though in the U.S. context, it is specifically the Fourth of July.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We watch fireworks every Independence Day.
- The parade on Independence Day is a long-standing tradition.
- How will you celebrate Independence Day this year?
Advanced Usage
- "Independence Day weekend": Refers to the period encompassing the holiday, often including associated travel and events.
- The highways are very busy during Independence Day weekend.
- Capitalization: As a proper noun and the name of a specific holiday, "Independence Day" is always capitalized.
Variants and Related Words
- The Fourth of July: A common synonym for the U.S. Independence Day.
- Are you free on the Fourth of July?
- National Day: A general term for a holiday celebrating a nation's founding or independence, which "Independence Day" is a specific type of.
Synonyms
- The Fourth (informal): A shortened, casual reference.
- See you at the barbecue on the Fourth!
- July Fourth: Another common way to name the date of the holiday.
Related Phrases
- Independence Day celebration: A specific event held on the holiday.
- The town's Independence Day celebration includes a concert.
- Independence Day speech: A formal address often given by public figures on this day.
Related Idioms
- "A real Independence Day": Used informally to describe an event where one gains significant personal freedom or autonomy, drawing an analogy to the national holiday.
- Moving into my own apartment felt like a real Independence Day.
Noun
- a legal holiday in the United States