100 Fourth of July Words to Use in Charades and Other Word Games

Author:: Tatiana

Tatiana loves holidays and the traditions (and meals) associated with them.

July 4th is a great holiday for games. Play some Independence Day-themed word games this year with friends or family.

Happy Fourth of July! This day in 1776 was the day our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence, the day the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, and the day our country, the United States of America, was born!

Thankfully, our days of revolution are over and now we can celebrate the dedication and bravery those men showed! In my personal opinion, the best way to do that is by having a giant BBQ with family, friends, and plenty of fireworks!

Fourth of July Words

Whether you're looking for a list of Fourth of July vocabulary words to teach the kids the history of Independence Day or planning a few themed word games for your family BBQ (check out the game ideas below), this list of 100 Fourth of July words will be a super helpful resource!

Fireworks and hot dogs are fun and all, but why not add some competition to your holiday with some patriotic word games?

History of Independence Day


America	House of Representatives	Revolution
American Flag	Independence	Revolutionary War
Benjamin Franklin	Independence Day	Rhode Island
Betsy Ross	Independence Hall	Robert R. Livingston
Bill of Rights	James Madison	Roger Sherman
Blue	John Adams	Samuel Adams
Capitol Building	John Hancock	Senate
Colonies	July	South Carolina
Committee of Five	Lexington	Sovereignty
Concord	Liberty	Stamp Act
Congress	Liberty Bell	Star Spangled Banner
Connecticut	Maryland	Stars and Stripes
Constitution	Massachusetts	States
Continental Army	National Anthem	Thomas Jefferson
Continental Congress	New Jersey	Treason
Declaration of Independence	New York	Uncle Sam
Delaware	North Carolina	United States
England	Old Glory	USA
Founding Fathers	Patriot	Valley Forge
Freedom	Pennsylvania	Virginia
George Washington	Philadelphia	Washington DC
Georgia	President	Washington Monument
God Bless America	Providence Plantations	White
Government	Red	White House
History	Republicanism	Yankee Doodle

Every holiday can be an opportunity for education and fun if you incorporate themed word games into your celebration.

Fourth of July Traditions


Apple pie	Corn on the cob	Hot dogs
Baked beans	Eating contest	Parade
Barbecue	Family reunion	Picnic
Baseball	Festival	Potato salad
Bonfire	Firecrackers	Ribs
Bottle rockets	Fireworks	Sparklers
Carnival	Hamburgers	Summer
Celebration	Holiday	Watermelon

Fourth of July Word Games

Who's ready for some fireworks and word fun! Word games are a great way to teach younger kids about American history, but they are also a great way to entertain kids and adults alike during Fourth of July BBQs and parties! Here are some word games to play with your friends and family.

Word Search: I have to start with the most obvious and one of the most loved word games! Whoever finds all the words first gets to light the first firework!
Crossword: Also a favorite of many, a crossword is a great way to have a little fun and learn a thing or two about American history!
BINGO: Hand everyone a blank Bingo card and a word list. Ask players to write a different word in each box, then randomly call out words from a bowl. Who will claim BINGO first?
Taboo: This silly game forces players to try to get their teammate to guess a secret word on a card without saying the word or the other five related words listed on their card in under a minute. Example: word is "Star-Spangled Banner", but you can't say "Flag," "Stars and Stripes," "Red, White, and Blue," "United States of America," or "National Anthem."
Charades: Acting out Independence Day-themed words and phrases makes for a fun and patriotic spin on this classic game.

Hopefully this will only make your Fourth of July a more memorable one! Have fun, but remember to always be safe around fireworks!