"Halloween" meaning in English

See Halloween in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Audio: en-us-Halloween.ogg [US] Forms: Halloween
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  1. Halloween is a holiday in Europe and North America that is celebrated by dressing in costumes and going door-to-door asking for candy. Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31 on the eve of All Hallow's Day.
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