jack-o'-lantern

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdʒæk.oʊˌlæn.tɚn/ or /ˈdʒæk.əˌlæn.tɚn/

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Noun

Singular jack-o'-lantern

Plural jack-o'-lanterns

A jack-o' lantern emoji

1. (countable) A jack-o'-lantern is a pumpkin that has had its sides carved and a face cut into it to create a Halloween decoration.

   The whole family got together to see who had carved the best jack-o'-lantern.