Synonyms for

Halloween

Verb / ˌhælʌˈwi:n / Another word for halloween — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31st where people dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating or attend parties.

Synonyms & similar words

halloween allhallowseve Samhain Hallowmas Trick-or-treat Masquerade

Synonyms by register

Informal

All Hallows' Eve October 31st Spooky Night

Literary

Samhain The Eve of All Saints

Antonyms

Christmas Easter New Year's Day Thanksgiving Valentine's Day

Common collocations

  • Halloween party
  • Halloween costume
  • Halloween candy
  • Halloween decorations
  • Halloween night
  • trick-or-treating on Halloween

Word family

noun Halloween

Usage note

Halloween is a specific holiday and does not have direct antonyms. Its synonyms are primarily historical or alternative names for the same event.

Example sentences

  1. I am going to wear a witch costume for Halloween.
  2. We decorated our house with spider webs and ghosts for Halloween.
  3. My favorite part of Halloween is going trick-or-treating with my friends.
  4. My mom made Halloween-themed cookies for our class party.
  5. I watched a scary movie on Halloween night.

Quotes

  • When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, 'tis near Halloween. - Unknown
  • Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, voices whisper in the trees, 'tonight is Halloween!' - Dexter Kozen
  • I love Halloween, and I love that feeling: the cold air, the spooky dangers lurking around the corner. - Evan Peters

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