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Halloween Definition

Hal·low·een (hal′ə wēn′, häl′-)

noun

the day or, esp., the evening of Oct. 31, now generally celebrated by masquerading, trick-or-treating, displaying jack-o'-lanterns, etc.

Etymology: contr. < all hallow even (see Allhallows); hallow < OE halga, definite form of halig (see holy) in sense “holy person, hence saint”

Halloween Usage Examples

Converse of object

celebrate: Hae Davie how dae yur celebrate halloween in the south?

Adjective modifier

happy: Recent posts 6 Nov 06 More on the Ownership Icons and Flag 31 Oct 06 Happy halloween!

Modifies a noun

  • costume: Select a region on the right to search for children's halloween costumes in stock now.
  • mask: Put on a halloween skeleton costume, a witches costume or simply pop on a skull halloween mask.
  • party: Its likely to be an autumn / halloween party.
  • horror: Celebrate this halloween with all the special halloween horror greeting cards and ecards from halloween horror dot net.
  • hat: Profile: In business since 1946, we are manufacturers and importers of carnival, party and halloween hats, masks and novelties.
  • pumpkin: Pumpkin Atlantic Giant - Not a great culinary experience but I want 2 good halloween pumpkins for the nephews and nieces.

Modifying Another Word

before: You had before halloween toward the middle saving on travel.

Noun used with modifier

  • day: SB and I made the first of the days halloween sweets - orange and black coconut ice hmm!
  • year: Why not come and visit us in person, whilst browsing for this years halloween costume?

Browse dictionary entries near Halloween

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  3. ‹ halloo
  4. ‹ hallo
  5. ‹ hallmark
  6. ‹ halliard
  7. ‹ Halley's comet
  8. ‹ Halley
  9. ‹ hallelujah
  10. ‹ hallel
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