Independence Day

noun

: a civil holiday for the celebration of the anniversary of the beginnings of national independence

specifically : July 4 observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. in commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776

Examples of Independence Day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their complex diplomatic history includes Trump's attendance at France's Bastille Day military parade in 2017—an event that inspired Trump to organize his own military parade in Washington for Independence Day 2019. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024

But the organization is mandated to complete its work by July 4, 2026 as an Independence Day gift to the American people, the Trump transition team’s announcement wrote. —Alex Konrad, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

To that end, the municipality conducted a poll in the city of Jaffa to gauge how people wanted to mark Independence Day this year. —Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024

The actor is best known for his roles in 'Jurassic Park' and 'Independence Day' and plays the Wizard of Oz in the 2024 movie musical 'Wicked' Comments Jeff Goldblum has found a way in life. —Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Independence Day

noun

: a holiday celebrating the beginnings of a nation's independence

especially : July 4 observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. in honor of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776