plural sparkers
1
: something that produces a spark
especially
: a device that produces a spark for lighting a torch, burner, etc.
There were still some matches left, but they were too precious to use unnecessarily. The only alternatives now were a welder's sparker and a magnifying glass. —M. K. Wren
2
: something that sparks a feeling or activity
It's a very affordable project to do and the result is a conversation sparker too.—Chrystal Johnson
Pink was the prevalent shade of the night, with Gemma Chan, Angela Bassett … and even that tidy joy sparker herself, Marie Kondo, choosing the happy hue.—Michele Parente
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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