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

Centuries later, the tamal continues to be one of the most distinctive dishes of Mexican cuisine, and its presence has expanded to celebrations such as Day of the Dead, Mexico’s Independence Day, the Revolution and others. —Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025

Most of the free days are patriotic in nature, including Presidents' Day (February 16), Memorial Day (May 25), Independence Day weekend (July 3-5), Constitution Day (September 17) and Veterans Day (November 11). —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025

Afterward, Mullins hosts a brunch and party along the Independence Day parade route in Coronado. —Eleanor Yang Su, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025

What are hours for local pharmacies on Independence Day? —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 24 Nov. 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