jack-o -lantern

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Term: Jack-o-lantern

Description:

A jack-o-lantern is a decorated pumpkin, typically carved with a face and illuminated from within. It is commonly associated with Halloween and is used as a decoration during the holiday.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun:

1. A carved pumpkin used as a lantern or decoration during Halloween.

Example Sentence:

"The children went out trick-or-treating, guided by the spooky glow of the jack-o-lanterns."

Sense 2 - Verb:

1. To carve or create a face or design on a pumpkin, typically for Halloween.

Example Sentence:

"We gathered around the table and jack-o-lanterned our pumpkins with intricate designs."

Sense 3 - Adjective:

1. Referring to something or someone that resembles or relates to a jack-o-lantern.

Example Sentence:

"She wore a jack-o-lantern t-shirt to show her love for Halloween."