Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A legal holiday in the United States: "July 4" specifically refers to the federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It is a day of national celebration.

Usage

• "July 4" is used as the name for the U.S. Independence Day holiday. It is typically written with the month capitalized ("July") and the numeral for the day ("4"). It functions as a proper noun naming a specific date and holiday.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We are having a barbecue on July 4.
  • The city hosts a large fireworks display every July 4.

Advanced Usage

• "the Fourth of July": This is a very common synonymous phrase for the holiday "July 4". While "July 4" is the standard written form for the date, "the Fourth of July" is often used in spoken language to refer to the holiday itself.
  • Are you going to the parade on the Fourth of July?

Variants and Related Words

• Independence Day: The official name of the U.S. federal holiday celebrated on July 4.
• The Fourth: An informal, shortened way to refer to the holiday.
  • What are your plans for the Fourth?

Synonyms

• Independence Day: The official name of the holiday.
• The Fourth of July: A common alternative name for the holiday.

Related Phrases

• July 4th celebration: An event held to observe the holiday.
  • The July 4th celebration includes a concert and fireworks.

Noun

1. a legal holiday in the United States