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Now, we don't get that many specific threats against sporting events, per se. But we know from listening to the chatter how terrorists want to attack iconic events. So whether it's a major Fourth of July celebration or the Super Bowl or the World Series, we assume that that is what they're targeting.
Peter T. King

Meaning of "Fourth of July" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FOURTH OF JULY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOURTH OF JULY

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Fourth of July is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FOURTH OF JULY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fourth of July

Independence Day (United States)

Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the National Day of the United States.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOURTH OF JULY

Fourteen Points
fourteener
fourteenth
fourteenthly
fourth
fourth dimension
fourth estate
fourth finger
fourth form
fourth grade
Fourth International
Fourth Republic
Fourth World

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOURTH OF JULY

duly
guly
July
masculy
nebuly
patchouly
puly
raguly
ruly
sclerocauly
the Fourth of July
trituberculy
truly
unduly
unruly
untruly
yours truly

Synonyms and antonyms of Fourth of July in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Fourth of July» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOURTH OF JULY

Find out the translation of Fourth of July to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Fourth of July from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Fourth of July» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

七月四
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Cuatro de Julio
570 millions of speakers

English

Fourth of July
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जुलाई के चौथे
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الرابع من يوليو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Четвертого июля
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Fourth of July
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চার জুলাই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Quatrième de Juillet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keempat bulan Julai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fourth of July
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

7月4日
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

7 월 넷째
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sekawan wulan Juli
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Fourth of July
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜூலை நான்காம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चौथा जुलै
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Dört Temmuz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Quarto di luglio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Czwarty lipca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Четвертого липня
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

În al patrulea rând iulie
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Τέταρτο του Ιουλίου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Vierde van Julie
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Fjärde juli
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Fjerde juli
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Fourth of July

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOURTH OF JULY»

The term «Fourth of July» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.594 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOURTH OF JULY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Fourth of July

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10 QUOTES WITH «FOURTH OF JULY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Fourth of July.
1
Paul Engle
Our small ears never had such a workout as on the Fourth of July, hearing not only our own bursting crackers but also those of our friends, and often the boom of homemade cannon shot off by daring boys of 16 years, ready to lose a hand if it blew up.
2
Paul Engle
Soldiers of the American Revolution fought that 18th century war with heavy muskets. In the early 20th century, we kids fought it every Fourth of July not only with exploding powder and shimmering flares, but with all of our senses.
3
Dan Harmon
There are lots of emotions that go with the Fourth of July.
4
Allen Johnson
At noon, on the Fourth of July, 1826, while the Liberty Bell was again sounding its old message to the people of Philadelphia, the soul of Thomas Jefferson passed on; and a few hours later John Adams entered into rest, with the name of his old friend upon his lips.
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Peter T. King
Now, we don't get that many specific threats against sporting events, per se. But we know from listening to the chatter how terrorists want to attack iconic events. So whether it's a major Fourth of July celebration or the Super Bowl or the World Series, we assume that that is what they're targeting.
6
Ron Kovic
I am the living death, a Memorial Day on wheels. I am your Yankee Doodle Dandy, your John Wayne come home, your Fourth of July firecracker exploding in the grave.
7
Samuel Freeman Miller
May it be long before the people of the United States shall cease to take a deep and pervading interest in the Fourth of July, as the birthday of our national life, or the event which then occurred shall be subordinated to any other of our national history.
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Kevin Powers
Noises and smells, those can bring back powerful memories. I remember when I was going to school one Fourth of July, and there were a lot of fireworks going off. I knew that I was in Richmond. I knew that I was a college student. But I thought people were shooting at me.
9
Gene Simmons
Kiss is a Fourth of July fireworks show with a backbeat.
10
Mac Thornberry
No other date on the calendar more potently symbolizes all that our nation stands for than the Fourth of July.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOURTH OF JULY»

Discover the use of Fourth of July in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Fourth of July and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fourth of July Creek
Fourth of July Creek is an unforgettable, unflinching debut that marks the arrival of a major literary talent.
Smith Henderson, 2014
2
Born On The Fourth Of July
Kovic's powerful and moving new introduction sets this classic antiwar story in a contemporary context.
Ron Kovic, 2005
3
Fourth of July Mice!
Packed with plenty of red, white, and blue and featuring the four Holiday Mice at their most adorable, this story about our nation's birthday will delight readers young and old alike.
Bethany Roberts, 2004
4
The Fourth of July Story
The thirteen colonies desire independence, select Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence, and carry the news of independence to the colonies
Alice Dalgliesh, 1995
5
Reborn on the Fourth of July: The Challenge of Faith, ...
In Reborn on the Fourth of July you'll learn through Logan's story the real cost of war to military personnel, the real challenges to Christians that are raised by military service on and even off the battlefield, and the real questions ...
Logan Mehl-Laituri, 2012
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4th of July
The 4th novel in James Patterson's Women's Murder Club series.
James Patterson, 2011
7
Fourth of July, Sparkly Sky
Celebrates America's birthday by following the activities of young children on July 4th, including having a picnic, watching a parade, and enjoying fireworks.
Joan Holub, 2003
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Apple Pie Fourth of July
A Chinese American child fears that the food her parents are preparing to sell on the Fourth of July will not be eaten.
Janet S. Wong, 2006
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Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags: The Story of the Fourth of ...
Traces the social history behind America's celebration of Independence Day and explains the background of such national symbols as the flag, the bald eagle, the Liberty Bell, and Uncle Sam.
James Cross Giblin, 2001
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Happy 4th of July, Jenny Sweeney!
Town residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July with food, a parade, and fireworks.
Leslie Kimmelman, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOURTH OF JULY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Fourth of July is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hundreds mourn 7-year-old fatally shot during Fourth of July fireworks
Friends and family of 7-year-old Amari Brown gather around his casket during the funeral held at the Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery on July 11, ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Two Rivers celebrates the Fourth of July
FAIRBANKS — The fields adjacent to the Pleasant Valley Store at 23.5 mile Chena Hot Springs Road were the site for the annual Two Rivers ... «Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Jul 15»
3
Letter: Fourth of July Jubilee thanks supporters
It takes a multitude of people with love and appreciation for the community and for the Fourth of July Jubilee to make this fun event a reality. «Eureka Times Standard, Jul 15»
4
Joint funeral held for two victims of Fourth of July pontoon boat …
—Two people who died in a Fourth of July weekend boating accident on the ... It occurred just before Fourth of July fireworks at Waterfront Park. «WLKY Louisville, Jul 15»
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271 DUI arrests made over Fourth of July weekend
At least 20 drivers in Larimer County were arrested over Fourth of July weekend for reportedly being behind the wheel while impaired, ... «The Coloradoan, Jul 15»
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Fourth of July- New Milford style
The New Milford village center and environs were alive with excitement July 3 as the town celebrated — a day early — the United States' ... «The Greater New Milford Spectrum, Jul 15»
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Letter: Grateful for the city effort on the Fourth of July
Thank you, first of all, to the city of Vacaville and all responsible for putting on the 4th of July fireworks display. We so enjoyed it! We were just ... «TheReporter.Com, Jul 15»
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Billings Fourth of July featured activities
Billings Fourth of July activities included a free swim, sponsored by First Bank & Trust Co., Billings; Bingo, sponsored by Billings 4-H Club, free ... «Enid News & Eagle, Jul 15»
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FRONTIER FOURTH OF JULY Museum offers a peek at old …
The "battle" was waged at Historic Arkansas Museum's farmstead as part of Frontier Fourth of July. Also during the annual patriotic celebration, ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
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Outside attraction: Tiny Alaskan community flourishes at edge of …
ADAK, Alaska — Sitting around a bonfire of burning pallets and driftwood, the people of Adak recently gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July, ... «Al Jazeera America, Jul 15»

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