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

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The outdoor complex has seen several new tenants announced or opening, including Crate & Barrel which is expected to open close to Independence Day, Ascension Coffee Roastery slated to open sometime in August and Rothy’s, which recently opened near Vuori and across from Tecovas. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026 This Independence Day, join us and headliner Noah Kahan at Stateside, our very first music festival. Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026 Beyond Gossip Girl, Colin has built a long and versatile career across television, film, and the stage, with notable roles in projects like Independence Day and As the World Turns. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026 Carasso has received the Resilience Award from the Jewish Agency for Israel and was selected as Israel’s youngest torchbearer at the country’s Independence Day ceremony. Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Independence Day

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Independence Day was in 1791

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“Independence Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Independence%20Day. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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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

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