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Halloween
noun
Examples of Halloween in a Sentence
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Word History
short for All Hallow Even (All Saints' Eve)
circa 1700, in the meaning defined above
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“Halloween.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Halloween. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
Halloween
nounan altered form of All Hallow Even, the eve of All Saints' Day
More from Merriam-Webster on Halloween
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Halloween
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