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

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The celebration kicked off with Nasheed, a song that praises Allah, as children waved sparklers and some proudly held miniature Palestine flags. Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025 The packed bar was posting videos to Instagram in the hours leading up to the shooting showing revelers dancing and hostesses bringing out bottles and lit sparklers to celebrate a DJ’s birthday party. John Annese, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025 Steinfeld waited three months to flash her stunning sparkler in public. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 Lipa didn’t completely conceal her sparkler though. Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sparkler

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 13 Mar. 2025.

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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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