Halloween Traditions

noun a carved object or design

verb to cut or shape (a hard material) into a desired form, typically using a sharp tool

adjective relating to something that has been carved

• The sculptor used a chisel to carefully carve the intricate details into the marble statue.
• I love to carve pumpkins for Halloween, it's so much fun!
• Let's carve out some time to hang out this weekend.
• She had to carve out her own path to success in a male-dominated industry.

noun A ghost story is a tale or account of supernatural events or occurrences involving ghosts or spirits.

• The author's latest book is a chilling ghost story set in a haunted mansion.
• Let's gather around the campfire and tell a spooky ghost story.
• I heard a crazy ghost story about that abandoned house down the street.
• Her past mistakes haunted her like a never-ending ghost story.

noun a large round orange-yellow fruit with a thick rind, edible flesh, and many seeds, typically used for carving into decorative lanterns or for making pies

adjective relating to or resembling a pumpkin

• The pumpkin is a type of squash that is commonly used in cooking and baking.
• I love carving pumpkins for Halloween with my friends.
• Let's go pick some pumpkins at the patch and have a carving party!
• Her smile lit up the room like a glowing pumpkin on Halloween night.