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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.
Paul Engle

Meaning of "the Fourth of July" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY

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WHAT DOES THE FOURTH OF JULY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

the 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 THE FOURTH OF JULY

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the force
the Forces
the former
the Forty-Five
the Forum
the Four Hundred
the franchise
the Free World
the French
the French West Indies

WORDS THAT END LIKE THE FOURTH OF JULY

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truly
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yours truly

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

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Translation of «the Fourth of July» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY

Find out the translation of the Fourth of July to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of the 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 «the Fourth of July» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

七月四日
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

el cuatro de julio
570 millions of speakers

English

the Fourth of July
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जुलाई के चौथे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرابع من يوليو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Четвертого июля
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

o Quatro de Julho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চতুর্থ জুলাই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la quatrième de Juillet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keempat Julai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

die Fourth of July
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

独立記念日
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

7 월 넷째
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing Papat Juli
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thứ tư của tháng bảy
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

Temmuzun dördü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

il quattro 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

a patra din iulie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

το τέταρτο του Ιουλίου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

die vierde van Julie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

den fjärde juli
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

den fjerde av juli
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of the Fourth of July

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THE FOURTH OF JULY»

The term «the Fourth of July» is very widely used and occupies the 3.458 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THE FOURTH OF JULY» OVER TIME

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

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5 QUOTES WITH «THE FOURTH OF JULY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word the 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.
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Dan Harmon
There are lots of emotions that go with the Fourth of July.
3
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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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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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 «THE FOURTH OF JULY»

Discover the use of the Fourth of July in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to the Fourth of July and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Born on the Fourth of July
Kovic’s powerful and moving New York Times bestselling book, now with a new introduction that sets this classic antiwar story in a contemporary context.
Ron Kovic, 2012
2
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
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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
4
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
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The Fourth of July
Presents information about Independence Day, including its significance, origins, and how it is celebrated.
Sheri Dean, 2005
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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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Looking for Uncle Louie on the Fourth of July
A boy gets a big surprise when the low riders take part in the Independence Day parade.
Kathy Whitehead, 2005
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Death on the Fourth of July: The Story of a Killing, a ...
Describes the racially driven confrontation between three young Asian-Americans and a group of white skinheads in Ocean Shores, Washington, which resulted in the death of Christopher Kinison and the murder trial of Minh Hong, in a study ...
David Neiwert, 2005
9
Frederick Douglass and the Fourth of July
An account of America's pre-Civil War conflict between its ideals and practices evaluates Douglass's famous Fourth of July speech and considers his lifelong dedication to refuting misconceptions about the Constitution's alleged support of ...
James A. Colaiaco, 2007
10
Hooray for the Fourth of July
Illustrations and simple rhyming text describe the fun of a Fourth of July parade.
‎2007

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

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term the Fourth of July is used in the context of the following news items.
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Celebrity Fourth of July Celebrations 2015
See How Your Favorite Stars Celebrated the Fourth of July. Fourth of July has come and gone but you better believe your favorite celebrities celebrated in style. «POPSUGAR, Jul 15»
2
Should We Celebrate The Fourth Of July Anymore?
A recent piece in Vox.com questions why we celebrate the Fourth and goes on to ... We celebrate July 4th, rather than July 2nd, because the Fourth is the day we ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
3
America Celebrates the Fourth of July
Joey Chestnut is defeated by Mike Stonie at The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York. Stonie, of San ... «NBCNews.com, Jul 15»
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Where to Watch Fireworks on the Fourth of July
Americans have been setting off fireworks to mark the Fourth of July since the first anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In other words, our skies have ... «Newsweek, Jul 15»
5
You Should Read Frederick Douglass's Funny, Fiery, Still Relevant …
The most remarkable Independence Day oration in American history was not given on the Fourth of July. And it is little remembered today. But it deserves to be, ... «Slate Magazine, Jul 15»
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​Drivers beware: Fourth of July is most dangerous day of the year
Drivers are urged to be careful. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Fourth of July is the most danger day of the year for drivers. «CBS News, Jul 15»
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Fourth Of July 2015 Freebies: 10 Places To Get Free Food …
For most, the Fourth of July involves going to the beach, barbecuing with friends and family or catching up on some of the latest blockbusters, but for some, it's all ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
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Millions of Americans Have Nothing to Celebrate on the Fourth of July
"[July Fourth] is a day we celebrate our resiliency, our culture, our languages, our children and we mourn the millions — literally millions — of indigenous people ... «Mic, Jul 15»
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The government wants you to grill fruit for the Fourth of July
Forget hamburgers and hotdogs — the U.S. Department of Agriculture is pushing people to grill up pineapple slices, peaches, nectarines and other fruit for their ... «Washington Examiner, Jul 15»
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12 things to do in the DC area on Fourth of July weekend
The series also lines up with a unique set of start times: 6:05 p.m. on Friday, 11:05 a.m. on Saturday (a.k.a. the Fourth of July) and 8:08 p.m. on Sunday. «Washington Post, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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