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sparkler

American  
[spahr-kler] / ˈspɑr klər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that sparkles.

  2. a firework that emits little sparks.

  3. a sparkling gem, especially a diamond.

  4. Informal. a bright eye.

sparkler British  
/ ˈspɑːklə /

noun

  1. a type of firework that throws out showers of sparks

  2. informal a sparkling gem

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Etymology

Origin of sparkler

First recorded in 1705–15; sparkle + -er 1

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Outside of major cities, rural communities still light sparklers and screeching "missile" fireworks to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which falls next week.

From Barron's

Befitting the name, the drink arrives in a frozen pineapple crowned with sparklers.

From The Wall Street Journal

There was another burst of gold, like the sparkler candles the twins had for their birthday two weeks ago.

From Literature

Ma held out a packet of sparklers and we each took one.

From Literature

Public prosecutors believe the fire started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached were raised too close to the bar basement ceiling, igniting the sound insulation foam.

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