jack-o'-lantern

Example Sentences

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His trophy had a jack-o’-lantern on it because it was Halloween.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2023

These events are essentially like run-of-the-mill jack-o’-lantern carving festivities — contestants get pumpkins, carving tools and an hour to finish their masterpieces — except they happen entirely underwater.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2022

Leaving the stem intact helps a jack-o’-lantern last.

From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2022

Rain falling on your jack-o’-lantern will invite every mold in the neighborhood to take up residency in or on it.

From Scientific American • Oct. 19, 2022

Sayeh rose and hurried to my table to push the ugly old jack-o’-lantern away.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney