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

A number of them, like Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace, Armageddon and Independence Day, were also solely nominated in craft categories, like Best Sound Mixing, Visual Editing and Visual Effects. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025

This will impact events such as Rancho Bernardo’s Spirit of the Fourth festivities held on Independence Day and the RB Alive street fair. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025

Through the end of March, the city of Orange is accepting applications from local nonprofits for permits to sell fireworks this Independence Day. —Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025

The new season launched today to coincide with Ghana’s 68th Independence Day. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Independence Day

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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