Halloween

noun

Hal·low·een | \ ˌha-lə-ˈwēn

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variants: or less commonly Hallowe'en

Definition of Halloween

: October 31 observed especially with dressing up in disguise, trick-or-treating, and displaying jack-o'-lanterns during the evening

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Halloween

noun

English Language Learners Definition of Halloween

: the night of October 31 when children dress up as ghosts, witches, monsters, etc., and go to houses to ask for candy

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Halloween

noun

Hal·low·een | \ ˌha-lə-ˈwēn

, ˌhä-\

Kids Definition of Halloween

: October 31 celebrated especially by wearing costumes and trick-or-treating

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