confetti

noun

con·​fet·​ti kən-ˈfe-tē 

: small bits or streamers of brightly colored paper made for throwing (as at weddings)

Examples of confetti in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Golden confetti began to fall and Simon made his way on stage to hug the ecstatic duo and congratulate them on Sebastián's performance. —Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024

At the end of their set, Mars jumped into the crowd as confetti rained down on the stage. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024

State of play: So far, the tour has drawn rave reviews as a mind-blowing, futuristic circus featuring an abundance of dancers, colorful costumes, pyro and confetti. —Troy Smith, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024

But as the maximalist confetti begins to settle, which hues and palettes will designers and their clients lean toward next? —Emily Evans Eerdmans, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of confetto sweetmeat, from Medieval Latin confectum, from Latin, neuter of confectus, past participle of conficere to prepare — more at comfit

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing confetti

• Irish confetti

Kids Definition

confetti

noun

con·​fet·​ti kən-ˈfet-ē 

: small bits of brightly colored paper made for throwing (as at weddings)

Etymology

from Italian confetti, plural of confetto "a little candy or bonbon"; so named because the paper bits were originally imitations of the candies thrown at festivals