Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trick-or-treat

verb

/trɪk ɔr triːt/

Definition

A celebration in which children go from house to house asking for candy and other treats, often accompanied by a threat of performing a mischievous act if no treats are given.

Examples

Every Halloween, kids love to trick-or-treat in colorful costumes.
They rang the doorbell and shouted ‘trick-or-treat!’ as soon as the porch light came on.
After trick-or-treating, they sorted through their candy haul.