Halloween (Noun)
Meaning
The evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The city's Halloween celebration drew thousands of people, with many dressing up in elaborate costumes and taking part in the festivities.
- Kids in the neighborhood love to play Halloween pranks on each other, such as ringing doorbells and running away.
- She spent all day preparing for Halloween, hanging spider webs and jack-o-lanterns around the house.
- On Halloween night, the streets were filled with groups of children going house to house, asking for treats and playing tricks.
- Despite the rain, the Halloween parade was still a huge success, with many floats and marching bands taking part in the festivities.