Halloween Vocabulary in English: Words & Phrases Spooky Times

Whether you’re putting together your own spooky decorations or buying your costume, having a good grasp of Halloween vocabulary in your English word bank might come in handy, especially at this time of year. With that in mind, let’s go over some of them. Test yourself and see if you know each word.

Halloween vocabulary

Witch (Witch) It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s a witch on her broomstick! A witch is someone who practices witchcraft. Witches are known for their tall, pointy, crooked hats. In many movies, they are portrayed as the antagonists.

Broom (Broom) A broom is a cleaning tool used to sweep dust and dirt from the floor. Brooms are also the stereotypical vehicle of choice for witches. So, during Halloween, whenever you see a broom as a decoration, it’s a symbol associated with witches.

Zombie (Zombie) A zombie is a fictional corpse that comes to life with distinctive characteristics. Zombies are usually portrayed as decaying human corpses that are still walking, without human consciousness. They typically walk in search of food, which is human flesh or brains.

Vampire (Vampire) A vampire is a mythical being that needs the blood of a living person to survive. Legends say they are nocturnal. Their weakness is sunlight. Vampire costumes typically include two fangs, which are sharp teeth that vampires use to bite their victims.

Mummy (Mummy) A mummy is a corpse that has undergone a preservation process. When it comes to mummy costumes for Halloween, many people wrap toilet paper because it resembles the bandages used in ancient times to preserve corpses. If you’re looking to decorate your house as if a mummy has passed through, you can even scatter strips of toilet paper around your garden!

Fairy (Fairy) A fairy is a mythical creature that looks like a tiny person but has powers. People who dress up as fairies often have wings and glitter scattered all over them..

Jack-o-lantern (Jack o’ lantern) A jack-o’-lantern is a carved pumpkin that resembles a rather distorted face. People often place a candle or a small electric light inside the hollowed-out pumpkin to give it a spookier look. It’s also a common candy holder for children going trick-or-treating on Halloween.

Trick or treat (Trick or treat) Trick-or-treating is a popular Halloween activity in which people dress up in creative costumes and go door-to-door asking for candy. It is most often done by children, who enjoy dressing up as their favorite characters. Although Halloween is a spooky season, not everyone dresses in scary costumes. Other popular choices include celebrities, cartoon characters, and animals. “Trick or treat” is also a popular slogan used by children who go around collecting candy. They usually go in groups, knock on doors, and chant the phrase. This serves as the magic word for the homeowner to come out and give each person a handful of candy..

Sweets (Candies) Candy is a treat given out during Halloween. From chocolates to lollipops, all kinds of sweets are distributed, especially to children.

Creepy (Creepy) If you want to describe something terrifying and unsettling, you can use the word creepy.

Cobwebs (cobwebs) They’re spiderwebs. They’re a very common Halloween decoration. Many people stretch cotton wool to make fake spiderwebs and add to the spooky atmosphere.

Halloween phrases

Now, let’s go over a short list of some English phrases that might be useful this Halloween season. Do you know any of them?

It’s a full moon (It’s a full moon): This phrase is used to describe a night when the moon is full. When it comes to Halloween, a full moon night is often associated with werewolves.

There are so many creepy crawlies! (There are so many creepy crawlies): Creepy crawlies is another term for insects and insects. Because many people find them scary and disgusting, they are common Halloween decorations. Creepy is another word for frightening or scary, and crawlies are basically crawling creatures.

It’s witching hour (It’s witching hour): Some people believe that, at a certain time of night, mainly at midnight, mystical power reaches its maximum strength.

Let’s go see the haunted house (Let’s go see the haunted house): A haunted house is a space that people decorate to be as terrifying as possible. During Halloween, many people challenge themselves to walk through such a space without collapsing from fear.

Use these words and phrases this Halloween season!

Now that we’ve reviewed a list of Halloween vocabulary, you know what’s coming next! Try using them this spooky season. Whether you’re looking for a great costume or going out with your friends to visit a haunted house, Halloween is also a great time to practice your English. Have fun!

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