Halloween

or Hal·low·e'en

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

noun

1. 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.

Halloween

/ ˌhæləʊˈiːn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Halloween¹

First recorded in 1550–60; (All)hallow(s) + e(v)en ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of Halloween¹

C18: see Allhallows , even ²

Example Sentences

It was a Hallowe'en she could never forget, since its unhappiness was both burned and dyed into her memory.

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Everything had some reference to Hallowe'en or to Harvest Home, and the children were not too young to appreciate this.

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For a Hallowe'en party is provocative of much merriment, and the most nonsensical speeches were applauded.

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Little time is there to lose, for to-night is Hallowe'en, and this same night must the deed be done.

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Hallowe'en Jelly—Soften one ounce of gelatine in half a pint of cold water.

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