Fourth of July

== English == === Etymology === The proper noun comes from an ellipsis of “the fourth day of July”. The common noun is derived from the proper noun. === Pronunciation === enPR: fôrthˌ-əv jə-laɪˈˈˈˈˈˈˈ , -jo͞o-, -jo͝o- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌfɔɹθ‿əv d͡ʒəˈlaɪ/, /-d͡ʒu-/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌfɔːθ‿əv d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ Rhymes: -aɪ Hyphenation: Fourth of Ju‧ly === Proper noun === Fourth of July (plural Fourth of Julys) The national holiday of Independence Day in the United States, celebrated on the fourth day in July to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. Synonyms: Fourth, Independence Day Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Fourth,‎ of,‎ July. ==== Alternative forms ==== 4th of July ==== Derived terms ==== knee-high by the Fourth of July ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Fourth of July (chiefly US) 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. ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === Independence Day (United States) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Fourth of July (disambiguation) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Category:Fourth of July on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons