Halloween
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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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The first known use of Halloween was circa 1700
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Halloween
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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
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Kids Definition of Halloween
: October 31 celebrated especially by wearing costumes and trick-or-treating
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