confetti

[kuhn-fet-ee, kawn-fet-tee]

plural noun

singular

confetto 

1. (used with a singular verb),  small bits of paper, usually colored, thrown or dropped from a height to enhance the gaiety of a festive event, as a parade, wedding, or New Year's Eve party.

2. confections; bonbons.

confetti

/ kənˈfɛtɪ /

noun

1. small pieces of coloured paper thrown on festive occasions, esp at the bride and groom at weddings

Word History and Origins

Origin of confetti¹

1805–15; < Italian, plural of confetto comfit

Word History and Origins

Origin of confetti¹

C19: from Italian, plural of confetto, originally, a bonbon; see _comfit

Example Sentences

After a dramatic countdown on giant screens, MrBeast appeared on stage surrounded by flames, lasers, confetti and a swarm of shining drones to intense applause.

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Video clips from the fateful 1994 rally show Colosio, his curly black hair flecked with confetti, shaking hands and signing autographs as he winds his way through a gleeful political crowd.

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In a league with 32 teams, 24 of them were pegged as more likely to finish the season dancing in confetti.

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The club mascot turned over the numbers on a large counter in the arena from 899 to 900 as confetti flew in the stands.

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And likewise, maybe if someone who feels strongly about “traditional marriage” can enjoy Margaret Cho’s rainbow confetti cannon, there’s a chance of a little less homophobia in the world.

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