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 birthday girl, rocking a shimmery strapless gown, was serenaded by a live mariachi band, then presented with a multi-tier cake, decorated in sparklers and her name in frosting. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025 Murphy also got a chance to hold the coveted World Series trophy and joined Glasnow on the float at the team's celebratory parade — where her sparkler also shone at both events. Nasha Smith, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025 In the clip, the 55-year-old blows out the candles on a three-tiered cake, decorated with pink cowboy hats, disco balls, and sparklers. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025 The arrival of the most exquisite cake tower of chocolate marshmallows decorated with sparklers marked the crescendo at the top of the night. Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sparkler

Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 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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