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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She was also spotted wearing the sparkler the previous evening on April 28, while heading to dinner in a black and white dress. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 May 2025 Goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku either side of halftime propelled Napoli to the win, prompting the city to empty out onto the streets, the night air filling with fireworks, thick red smoke, glowing sparklers, flags, cheers and dancing, euphoric fans. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 May 2025 Fine champagne can easily set you back $50 a glass or several hundred dollars a bottle — and nowadays, so can some California sparklers. Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 14 May 2025 Speculation grew after Zendaya wore a diamond sparkler on her ring finger during the Golden Globes. Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 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 5 Jun. 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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