Halloween
Translation
Halloween
Examples
Kids dress up in costumes for Halloween.
Kids dress up in costumes for Halloween.
What are you doing for Halloween this year?
What are you doing for Halloween this year?
Grammar Patterns
on Halloween on the day of Halloween We carve pumpkins on Halloween.
for Halloween for the occasion of Halloween What is your costume for Halloween?
Similar Words
Synonyms: All Hallows' Eve
Etymology
A contraction of 'All Hallows' Eve', the evening before All Saints' Day. 'Hallow' is an old word for a holy person or saint.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'hallow' is related to 'holy'. This helps connect the name to its origin as the eve of a religious holiday.