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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See also trick or treat.
Origin of Halloween
First recorded in 1550–60; (All)hallow(s) + e(v)en2
Words nearby Halloween
halloo, Hallopeau's disease, halloumi, hallow, hallowed, Halloween, Hallowmas, halloysite, Hall process, halls of ivy, hall stand
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