Phrase guide
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The national holiday of Independence Day in the United States, celebrated (commonly with fireworks) on the fourth day in July to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: Fourth, Independence Day
Antonyms: none provided
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Fourth, of, July.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A cocktail containing one part grenadine syrup, one part vodka, and one part blue curaçao, reminiscent of the red, white, and blue colors of the United States flag, often poured in layers so that the colors do not mix when the drink is served.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
a legal holiday in the United States
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Independence Day, July 4
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: legal holiday, national holiday, public holiday
History
The proper noun comes from an ellipsis of the fourth day of July. The common noun is derived from the proper noun.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
