sparkler

noun

spar·​kler ˈspär-klər How to pronounce sparkler (audio)
: one that sparkles: such as
a
b
: a firework that throws off brilliant sparks on burning

Examples of sparkler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even when there are literal fireworks, Greg Tango’s camera is pointed, with sweetly perverse affection, away from them, at the empty dugout as it’s briefly illuminated by the offscreen sparklers and rockets. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 21 May 2024 One year after first being spotted with a ring on her engagement finger, Goth stepped out once again wearing the sparkler. Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024 Full House stars Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber send well wishes to new mom Ashley Olsen Kelly Rizzo, who was married to Saget from 2018 until his death, posted a video of Saget receiving a slice of cake with a massive sparkler candle from a previous birthday. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 May 2024 In addition to showing off her new diamond sparkler on the Met Gala carpet, Dynevor celebrated a fashion milestone, becoming the first star to wear a Victoria Beckham look to the annual event. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 The father of the bride then gave a speech that brought many guests to tears, before the bride, the best man, a family member of the bride, and a longtime friend of the couple celebrated their joint birthdays on the dance floor with sparklers and cupcakes.. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2024 Pick four choices from strawberry, raspberry, peach, mango, lime and watermelon, then get ready to party — this margarita flight comes with a sparkler. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2024 The Golden Bachelor proposed to Nist with a handcrafted, princess-cut sparkler designed by Neil Lane, The Bachelor franchise’s go-to jeweler. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023 Farhan Jami, 29, of East Meadow, New York, flew to Ohio in May 2023 and brought thermite, an explosive powder, and sparklers with him on the flight, according to a press release by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio. The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sparkler was in 1713

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“Sparkler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkler. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

sparkler

noun
spar·​kler ˈspär-klər How to pronounce sparkler (audio)
1
2
: a firework that throws off very bright sparks as it burns

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