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halloween

/ˌhæ.ləˈwiːn/

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What does halloween mean?

proper noun

  1. The eve of All Hallows' Day; October 31st; celebrated (mostly in English-speaking countries) by children going door-to-door in costume and soliciting candy with menaces.
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IPA pronunciation

/ˌhæ.ləˈwiːn/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˌhɑ.ləˈwiːn//ˌhæ.loʊˈiːn/
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