jack-o'-lantern
noun
a hollowed pumpkin with openings cut to represent human eyes, nose, and mouth and in which a candle or other light may be placed, traditionally made for display at Halloween.
jack-o'-lanterns
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pluralof jack-o'-lantern.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That farm grows pumpkins on 500 acres, mostly for decorations like jack-o’-lanterns.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
If you’re the type who thrills to a chill up your spine and can’t wait to dive into the spooky vibes of the season, you want to create a next-level atmosphere beyond ghosts and jack-o’-lanterns.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
I had gotten up early on that Saturday to hang orange streamers and balloons shaped like jack-o’-lanterns and black cats from my apartment walls.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 29, 2022
Their use in altars and general decorations is becoming as much a part of the fall landscape in Southern California and beyond as jack-o’-lanterns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
A glimmering fairy floated up from one of the jack-o’-lanterns, peering at Seth through the slightly warped windowpane.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
