Pumpkin

usgb/ˈpʌmpkɪn/
noun

A large round vegetable with a thick orange skin that is often cut and used as a lantern for Halloween.

He carved a scary face into the pumpkin for Halloween.
Visual representation of "pumpkin" - A large round vegetable with a thick orange skin that is often cut and used as a lantern for Halloween.

Often appears as...

  • pumpkin pie
  • pumpkin seed
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Halloween Symbol

Pumpkin is iconic for Halloween and represents the holiday in decorations and themes.

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Stores start displaying pumpkins to signify the start of the Halloween season.
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Carving Tradition

Carving pumpkins is a popular activity where pumpkins are hollowed out and designs are cut into them.

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Every October, families enjoy carving jack-o'-lanterns from pumpkins.
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Connotates Festivity

Pumpkins are associated with autumn celebrations in addition to Halloween, such as harvest festivals.

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Pumpkin patches are often visited during the fall as a family outing.
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