trunk or treat
"Trunk or Treat" is a community event that offers a safer alternative to traditional trick-or-treating, often featuring decorated car trunks and festive activities.
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Definition
B1Community Event
(US, modern, informal)A gathering where people distribute candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot, providing a safer environment for children to collect treats.
Example
- We attended a trunk or treat at the local church parking lot.
- The kids loved going from car to car to collect candy at the trunk or treat event.
B1Halloween
(US, seasonal, informal)A Halloween activity where participants use the trunks of their vehicles as stations for handing out treats, often with themed decorations.
Example
- Our neighborhood hosts a trunk or treat every Halloween.
- Families decorated their cars with spooky themes for the trunk or treat.