List of Halloween Words

Halloween is a fun and spooky time of year filled with costumes, candy, and all things creepy! Here’s a list of Halloween words grouped by theme to help you learn more about this exciting holiday. These words are perfect for classroom activities, spelling lists, or just for fun!

Spooky Creatures
Costumes and Accessories
Scary Places
Halloween Treats
Magic and Mystical Words
Scary Words
Halloween Decorations
Halloween Sounds
Halloween Weather
Halloween Activities
Monsters and Villains
Witchy Words
Things that Go Bump in the Night
Halloween Colors
Halloween Food and Drinks
Halloween Words from A-Z

Spooky Creatures

Banshee
Bat
Black cat
Boogeyman
Demon
Dracula
Frankenstein
Ghost
Goblin
Grim Reaper
Imp
Monster
Mummy
Poltergeist
Skeleton
Specter
Spider
Vampire
Werewolf
Witch
Wraith
Zombie

Costumes and Accessories

Armor
Boots
Cape
Cloak
Crown
Disguise
Dress
Fangs
Gloves
Hat
Mask
Robe
Sash
Tiara
Wig
Wings

Scary Places

Abandoned house
Castle
Catacombs
Cemetery
Crypt
Dungeon
Graveyard
Haunted house
Mansion
Mausoleum
Morgue
Tower
Witch’s lair

Halloween Treats

Apple cider
Brownies
Candy
Candy apples
Candy corn
Caramel
Chocolate
Cookies
Gummies
Lollipops
Marshmallows
Popcorn balls
Sweets
Toffee

Magic and Mystical Words

Alchemy
Amulet
Bewitch
Charm
Conjure
Curse
Enchant
Elixir
Hex
Incantation
Magic
Potion
Rune
Spell
Talisman

Scary Words

Bloodcurdling
Creepy
Deadly
Eerie
Frightening
Gory
Grotesque
Horrific
Macabre
Menacing
Ominous
Scary
Sinister
Spooky
Terrifying

Halloween Decorations

Bats
Candles
Cobwebs
Coffin
Gargoyle
Gravestone
Jack-o’-lantern
Lantern
Lights
Moon
Raven
Scarecrow
Skull
Spiderweb
Tombstone

Halloween Sounds

Bang
Boo
Cackle
Creak
Growl
Howl
Moan
Scream
Shriek
Thud
Whisper

Halloween Weather

Breeze
Chill
Drizzle
Fog
Frost
Hail
Mist
Rain
Thunder
Wind

Halloween Activities

Apple bobbing
Carving pumpkins
Costume party
Decorating
Ghost hunt
Haunted hayride
Pumpkin picking
Trick-or-treating
Spooky storytelling

Monsters and Villains

Alien
Beast
Cyclops
Gargoyle
Ghoul
Harpy
Kraken
Medusa
Ogre
Phantom
Troll
Warlock

Witchy Words

Broomstick
Cauldron
Charm
Coven
Crystal ball
Grimoire
Hocus-pocus
Potion
Spellbook
Wand

Things that Go Bump in the Night

Apparition
Chill
Darkness
Footsteps
Glow
Shadow
Spirit
Whisper

Halloween Colors

Black
Blood-red
Dark green
Midnight blue
Orange
Purple

Halloween Food and Drinks

Blood punch
Brains (Jello)
Eyeball pasta
Gummy worms
Monster mash (potatoes)
Poison apples
Spider cupcakes

This list of Halloween words is perfect for engaging students and expanding their vocabulary in a fun and spooky way. Teachers can use these words in lessons, games, or creative writing activities to get students excited about Halloween!

Halloween Words from A-Z

Halloween Words that Start with A

Word	Definition
Apparition	A ghostly figure or unexpected sighting.
Amulet	A charm worn to protect against evil.
Alchemy	A medieval magical science, often linked to transforming substances.
Arachnid	A type of creature like a spider, often associated with Halloween.
Asylum	A spooky, old-fashioned place for the mentally ill.
Axe	A sharp tool sometimes linked to scary stories or characters.

Halloween Words that Start with B

Word	Definition
Banshee	A wailing spirit from folklore that foretells death.
Bat	A flying nocturnal creature often linked to Halloween.
Bewitch	To cast a spell or enchant someone.
Bloodcurdling	Something extremely frightening or horrifying.
Bogeyman	A mythical monster used to scare children.
Bones	Skeletal remains often used in Halloween decorations.
Broomstick	A tool witches use to fly in stories and legends.
Black Cat	A symbol of bad luck often associated with Halloween.
Burial	The act of placing a body in a grave, linked to spooky tales.
Beast	A wild, scary creature often featured in Halloween lore.

Halloween Words that Start with C

Word	Definition
Cauldron	A large pot used by witches to brew potions.
Cobweb	A web spun by a spider, often found in spooky places.
Coffin	A box used to bury the dead, often seen in scary stories.
Cackle	A loud, harsh laugh, often associated with witches.
Creature	A living being, often referring to something monstrous.
Curse	A spell meant to bring harm or bad luck.
Cloak	A long, loose coat worn by vampires and other spooky figures.
Cemetery	A place where people are buried; often seen as haunted.
Crypt	An underground burial chamber, often associated with the undead.
Corpse	A dead body, especially in a scary context.

Halloween Words that Start with D

Word	Definition
Darkness	The absence of light, often associated with fear or mystery.
Demon	A malevolent supernatural being from folklore and stories.
Dracula	A famous vampire character often linked to Halloween.
Disguise	A costume or outfit worn to hide one’s identity.
Dungeon	A dark, underground prison often found in scary tales.
Doom	A terrible fate or destiny, often used in spooky contexts.
Decay	The process of rotting, often related to corpses or ruins.
Devil	A representation of evil in many stories and traditions.
Dread	A feeling of great fear or apprehension.
Dire	Extremely serious or urgent, often with a scary connotation.

Halloween Words that Start with E

Word	Definition
Eerie	Strange and frightening, often causing unease.
Enchant	To put someone under a spell; to charm or captivate.
Evil	Morally bad or wicked, often associated with dark forces.
Exorcism	A ritual to drive out evil spirits or demons from a person.
Eyeball	A common Halloween decoration, symbolizing watchfulness.
Eclipse	The blocking of the sun or moon, sometimes seen as ominous.
Enigma	A mysterious or puzzling person, object, or event.
Escape	To break free, often used in the context of haunted houses.
Embalm	To preserve a body after death, often associated with mummies.
Ectoplasm	A ghostly substance said to be exuded by spirits.

Halloween Words that Start with F

Word	Definition
Fang	A long, sharp tooth, often seen in vampires or werewolves.
Fear	A feeling of being afraid, common in spooky settings.
Fiend	An evil spirit or demon, often found in scary tales.
Fog	A thick cloud of tiny water droplets, creating a spooky atmosphere.
Folklore	Traditional beliefs, stories, and myths passed down through generations.
Fright	A sudden feeling of intense fear, often caused by a surprise.
Frightening	Something that causes fear; scary or terrifying.
Frightful	Very scary or alarming, often used to describe a creepy scene.
Funeral	A ceremony for burying the dead, often seen as somber or eerie.

Halloween Words that Start with G

Word	Definition
Gargoyle	A carved stone creature often found on old buildings, used to ward off evil spirits.
Ghost	The spirit of a dead person, often seen as a haunting figure.
Ghoul	A monster that feeds on the dead, often found in scary stories.
Goblin	A small, mischievous creature from folklore, often evil.
Grave	A burial place for the dead, usually marked by a stone.
Gravestone	A stone marker that shows where someone is buried.
Grim Reaper	A figure representing death, often shown as a skeleton with a scythe.
Groan	A low, moaning sound often heard in haunted places.
Gruesome	Something extremely unpleasant or horrifying.

Halloween Words that Start with H

Word	Definition
Haunt	To visit or appear frequently, often in a spooky way.
Haunted House	A building believed to be inhabited by ghosts or spirits.
Haunting	An eerie, lingering presence, often associated with ghosts.
Hayride	A ride on a wagon filled with hay, often part of Halloween fun.
Hex	A magic spell, often cast with harmful intent.
Hocus Pocus	A phrase used in magic tricks, often associated with spells.
Hobgoblin	A mischievous or evil creature from folklore.
Hooded Figure	A mysterious character often dressed in a cloak with a hood.
Horror	An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
Howl	A long, mournful cry, often made by wolves or other creatures.

Halloween Words that Start with I

Word	Definition
Icy	Very cold or frosty, adding to a spooky atmosphere.
Illusion	A deceptive appearance or trick that confuses the senses.
Incantation	A series of words spoken as a magic spell or charm.
Inhabit	To live in or occupy a place, often referring to ghosts.
Insidious	Something harmful that is subtly or secretly happening.
Intimidate	To frighten or scare someone, often used in haunted settings.
Invisible	Unable to be seen, often used to describe ghosts or spirits.
Ivy	A creeping plant often seen on old, spooky buildings.

Halloween Words that Start with J

Word	Definition
Jack-o’-lantern	A carved pumpkin with a light inside, often used as a decoration for Halloween.
Jinx	A spell or curse that brings bad luck.
Jolly	Happy or cheerful, often used ironically in spooky contexts.
Journeys	Travels or adventures, often referring to spooky tales or quests.
Jumpscare	A sudden scare in movies or haunted attractions, designed to shock the audience.
Just For Fun	A phrase often used to describe light-hearted Halloween activities or pranks.

Halloween Words that Start with K

Word	Definition
Kettle	A pot used for boiling, often associated with witches and potions.
Key	A tool used to open doors, sometimes to secret or haunted places.
Killer	Someone or something that causes death, often seen in scary stories.
Knell	The sound of a bell, especially when rung slowly for a death.
Knight	A warrior figure, sometimes appearing as a ghost or in costumes.
Kraken	A mythical sea monster often depicted in spooky tales and legends.

Halloween Words that Start with L

Word	Definition
Lantern	A light source, often used to guide the way on dark Halloween nights.
Legend	A traditional story sometimes regarded as historical but not proven, often spooky.
Lich	An undead sorcerer from folklore and fantasy, often evil and powerful.
Lurking	Moving stealthily or waiting in hiding, often with sinister intent.
Lycanthrope	A person who can transform into a wolf, also known as a werewolf.

Halloween Words that Start with M

Word	Definition
Magic	The use of supernatural powers to influence events, often seen in spells and potions.
Mask	A covering worn on the face, often used in costumes to disguise identity.
Mausoleum	A large tomb or building that houses the dead, often seen in cemeteries.
Midnight	The middle of the night, often considered a spooky or supernatural time.
Monster	A scary creature, often found in myths, movies, and Halloween stories.
Moonlight	The light of the moon, often creating eerie settings in Halloween tales.
Mummy	A preserved body wrapped in cloth, often found in ancient tombs or horror stories.

Halloween Words that Start with N

Word	Definition
Necromancer	A person who practices magic to communicate with the dead.
Nightmare	A frightening or unpleasant dream, often with spooky or eerie themes.
Nightshade	A poisonous plant often associated with magic and witchcraft.
Nocturnal	Active at night, often describing creatures like bats and owls.
Nosferatu	An old term for a vampire, popularized by early horror films.

Halloween Words that Start with O

Word	Definition
October	The month when Halloween is celebrated, often associated with fall and spooky events.
Occult	Relating to mysterious or supernatural forces, often hidden or secretive.
Ogre	A large, monstrous creature often found in fairy tales and folklore.
Omen	A sign or warning of something, usually bad, that is about to happen.
Oracle	A person or thing believed to predict the future, often in eerie contexts.
Owl	A nocturnal bird often associated with Halloween because of its haunting calls.

Halloween Words that Start with P

Word	Definition
Paranormal	Events or phenomena that are beyond scientific explanation, often eerie.
Pentagram	A five-pointed star often associated with magic and witchcraft.
Petrify	To frighten someone so much that they are unable to move; to turn to stone.
Phantom	A ghost or spirit that appears and disappears mysteriously.
Poltergeist	A noisy ghost that causes disturbances, like moving objects.
Potion	A magical liquid usually used in spells, often brewed by witches.
Pumpkin	A large orange fruit commonly carved into jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween.

Halloween Words that Start with Q

Word	Definition
Quagmire	A difficult, muddy, or swampy situation, often spooky or eerie.
Quake	To shake or tremble, often from fear or a supernatural force.
Queen (Vampire)	A female vampire of high rank, often a leader in supernatural tales.
Quest	A journey or mission, often involving haunted or mysterious elements.
Quicksand	A deadly, sinking sand trap that can be spooky or dangerous.
Quiet	A lack of sound, often associated with eerie or suspenseful moments.
Quiver	To shake slightly, often from fear or cold, common in spooky settings.

Halloween Words that Start with R

Word	Definition
Raven	A large black bird often associated with mystery, omens, and Halloween.
Restless	Unable to relax or be still, often due to fear or anxiety.
Reaper	A figure associated with death, often depicted as the Grim Reaper with a scythe.
Ritual	A ceremonial act, often linked to magic or supernatural beliefs.
Robe	A long, loose garment often worn by witches, wizards, or magical beings.
Rotten	Decayed or decomposed, often used to describe eerie settings or objects.
Rustling	The soft, crackling sound of movement, often eerie or unsettling.

Halloween Words that Start with S

Word	Definition
Skeleton	The framework of bones in a body, often used in Halloween decorations.
Skulls	Bony structures that form the head, commonly associated with death.
Slasher	A character in horror stories known for using a knife or weapon to attack.
Scream	A loud, sharp cry often associated with fear or surprise.
Shadow	A dark shape created when something blocks light, often eerie at night.
Spider	An eight-legged creature often associated with Halloween decorations and fears.
Spirit	A ghost or supernatural being, often associated with the afterlife.
Spooky	Something that causes a feeling of fear or unease, often related to ghosts.
Spell	A magical incantation used to produce a supernatural effect.

Halloween Words that Start with T

Word	Definition
Thirteen	A number often considered unlucky or associated with superstition.
Torch	A stick of wood or a light source that provides illumination, often used in spooky settings.
Tombstone	A stone marker placed at a grave, often inscribed with a name and dates.
Treat	A gift or reward, especially candy given to children during Halloween.
Trick	A prank or mischievous act, often associated with Halloween festivities.
Thriller	A story or film that causes excitement or suspense, often with scary elements.
Transformation	The act of changing or being changed in form or appearance, often used in Halloween themes.
Transylvania	A region in Romania often linked to vampire folklore and Halloween.

Halloween Words that Start with U

Word	Definition
Undead	A term used to describe creatures that are neither alive nor fully dead, such as zombies.
Unholy	Something that is wicked or evil, often associated with supernatural forces.
Unmask	To remove a mask, revealing a person’s true identity, often in a dramatic way.
Unseen	Not visible; something that cannot be seen, often associated with ghosts or spirits.
Unsettling	Causing feelings of discomfort or unease, often used to describe spooky situations.

Halloween Words that Start with V

Word	Definition
Vampire	A mythical creature that feeds on the blood of the living, often depicted with fangs.
Vanish	To disappear suddenly, often used in magic tricks or ghost stories.
Vengeful	Seeking revenge; often associated with spirits or characters who want to settle scores.
Vial	A small container, often used to hold liquids, sometimes associated with potions or poison.
Vision	The ability to see; in a Halloween context, it can refer to seeing ghosts or supernatural events.
Voodoo	A religion that involves magic and the worship of spirits, often depicted in Halloween themes.

Halloween Words that Start with W

Word	Definition
Wand	A thin, stick-like object often used by witches or magicians to cast spells.
Wailing	A long, mournful cry often associated with sorrow or ghosts.
Werewolf	A mythical creature that can transform from human to wolf, often during a full moon.
Witch	A person, often depicted as female, who practices magic, especially dark or supernatural powers.
Witches’ brew	A mixture of potions or magical substances, often associated with witchcraft.

Halloween Words that Start with X

Word	Definition
X-ray	A type of radiation that can pass through objects, sometimes used in spooky contexts to reveal hidden things.
Xenomorph	A fictional alien creature, often depicted in horror and science fiction stories, known for its terrifying appearance.
X-Files	A popular TV series about FBI agents investigating paranormal events, often associated with Halloween themes.
Xylophone	A musical instrument made of wooden bars, sometimes used in spooky music or sound effects during Halloween.
Xylography	The art of carving images onto wood, which can be related to Halloween decorations or themes.

Halloween words that Start with Y

Word	Definition
Yarrow	A plant often associated with herbal remedies and folklore, sometimes used in potions or spells.
Yearn	To have a strong desire or longing, often associated with themes of nostalgia or loss during Halloween.
Yeti	A mythical creature, often referred to as the “Abominable Snowman,” sometimes featured in Halloween stories.
Yowl	A loud, wailing cry, often made by animals like cats, adding to the spooky atmosphere of Halloween.
Youth	The time of life when one is young; can refer to the excitement of children celebrating Halloween.

Halloween words that Start with Z

Word	Definition
Zany	Amusingly unconventional or eccentric; can describe quirky Halloween costumes or decorations.
Zephyr	A gentle breeze, often used in poetic descriptions of autumn or spooky settings.
Zombie	A reanimated corpse often featured in horror stories, typically depicted as mindless and seeking flesh.
Zombie apocalypse	A fictional scenario in which a large number of zombies rise and cause chaos, often used in horror films and books.
Zucchini	A type of squash that is often carved like a pumpkin for Halloween decorations.

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Gabrielle Kotkov is an AMI-trained 3-6 Montessorian and educational consultant. She has a Master's Degree in Child Studies and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). She is particularly interested in the intersection between Montessori education and multilingualism, which led her to create the Multilingual Montessori website and podcast. Gabrielle has taught in schools in NYC, Sicily, London, and Austin, and is currently on the teaching faculty of the West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program, an AMS training center in NYC.

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