Synonyms of jack-o'-lantern
9 similar words
Another word for jack-o'-lantern is ignis fatuus. Other synonyms of jack-o'-lantern are hinkypunk, Joan the wad, hobby lantern, peg-a-lantern and Will the Smith.
Synonyms and similar words for jack-o'-lantern
nounA will o' the wisp.
- ignis fatuus
- hinkypunkA will o' the wisp.
- Joan the wadSynonym of jack-o'-lantern (“a will o' the wisp”).
- hobby lanternA will o' the wisp.
- peg-a-lanternSynonym of jack-o'-lantern (“a will o' the wisp”).
- Will the SmithSynonym of jack-o'-lantern (“a will o' the wisp”).
- PinketSynonym of jack-o'-lantern (“a will o' the wisp”).
- Will o' the WikesSynonym of jack-o'-lantern (“a will o' the wisp”).
- Jack-with-a-lantern
Meaning of jack-o'-lantern
- noun A carved pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decorated to represent a face, illuminated from within by a candle. It is a symbol of Halloween.
- noun A similar item made from a turnip.
- noun A will o' the wisp.
jack-o'-lantern in other languages
Questions about synonyms of jack-o'-lantern
- What is another word for jack-o'-lantern?
- Jack-o'-lantern has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ignis fatuus, hinkypunk, Joan the wad, hobby lantern, peg-a-lantern, Will the Smith, Pinket and Will o' the Wikes.
- What does jack-o'-lantern mean?
- Jack-o'-lantern means a carved pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decorated to represent a face, illuminated from within by a candle. It is a symbol of Halloween.
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