Halloween

or Hal·low·e'en

[ hal-uh-ween, -oh-een, hol- ]

/ ˌhæl əˈwin, -oʊˈin, ˌhɒl- /

noun

the evening of October 31; the eve of All Saints' Day; Allhallows Eve: observed especially by children in costumes who solicit treats, often by threatening minor pranks.

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Origin of Halloween

First recorded in 1550–60; (All)hallow(s) + e(v)en²

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He once experimented with dressing as “Hilda the Wicked Witch” as a way to expand his business to Halloween.

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One of the best parties was at Halloween when Atlantic Records had their party here.

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On Halloween Ed proved he has not been forgotten when he published a now-famous epistle in response to the Jian Ghomeshi scandal.

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Another aunt recalled something Laylah had said to her when they went trick-or-treating on Halloween just a few days before.

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The two met on the Halloween II set, and later married and have three children.

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At the magic words "Halloween frolic," Babette put Potato down at once.

The Green Forest Fairy Book |Loretta Ellen Brady
"I'll bring a hose key Halloween night," went on John, ignoring the interruption.

A Son of the City |Herman Gastrell Seely
"Might a' thought it was some Halloween gang if I didn't," he defended himself as he threw his hat on the nearest chair.

A Son of the City |Herman Gastrell Seely
The Spirit of Halloween, shrilled the imp, who had stationed himself close to the screen.

Marjorie Dean High School Senior |Pauline Lester
Just think, she said, I have never been to a Halloween party in my life.

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British Dictionary definitions for halloween

Halloween

Hallowe'en

/ (ˌhæləʊˈiːn) /

noun

the eve of All Saints' Day celebrated on Oct 31 by masquerading; Allhallows Eve

Word Origin for Halloween

C18: see Allhallows, even ²

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Halloween

or Hal·low·e'en

noun

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Hallowe'en

noun

Word Origin for Halloween

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Halloween

or Hal·low·e'en

noun

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Hallowe'en

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