Definition

Proper noun: - A specific date: "July 1" is the first day of the seventh month in the Gregorian calendar. - A national holiday in Canada: "July 1" is the official date of Canada Day, a federal statutory holiday commemorating the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867.

Usage and Examples

• As a calendar date:

  • My birthday is on July 1.
  • The fiscal quarter begins July 1.

• As Canada's national day:

  • In Canada, July 1 is a day of national celebration.
  • We attend a fireworks display every July 1.

Advanced Usage

• "Dominion Day": This was the former official name for the holiday celebrated on July 1 in Canada, used prior to 1982.
  • Older generations might still refer to July 1 as Dominion Day.

Variants and Related Words

• Canada Day: The current official name for the national holiday celebrated on July 1.
• Confederation: The historical act of union commemorated on this date.
• The first of July: A common spoken variant for the date.

Synonyms

• Canada Day (when referring specifically to the holiday).
• The first day of July.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "A July 1 celebration": Specifically refers to an event marking Canada Day.
  • The city hosts a large July 1 celebration at the park.

Noun

1. a legal holiday in Canada commemorating receiving Dominion status in 1867