"Halloweekend" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Halloween + weekend. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Halloween|weekend}} Blend of Halloween + weekend Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Halloweekend
  1. The weekend where Halloween falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday; or a weekend before or after Halloween, when Halloween festivities are celebrated, if Halloween does not fall on a weekend. Categories (topical): Halloween Synonyms: halloweekend Related terms: Halloweek

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