Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jack-o-lantern
noun
/ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/
Definition
A carved pumpkin with a light inside, traditionally associated with Halloween.
Examples
- The children placed their jack-o-lanterns on the porch to welcome trick-or-treaters.
- Every Halloween, we carve jack-o-lanterns with funny faces.
Meaning
The term ‘jack-o-lantern’ refers to a pumpkin that has been hollowed out and carved with a face or design, often illuminated by a candle or light inside.
Synonyms
- Pumpkin lantern
- Halloween pumpkin
