Synonyms

confetti

American

[kuhn-fet-ee, kawn-fet-tee] / kənˈfɛt i, kɔnˈfɛt ti /

plural noun

singular

confetto

(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.
confections; bonbons.

confetti British

/ kənˈfɛtɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of confetti

1805–15; < Italian, plural of confetto comfit

Example Sentences

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They then set off on their journey to cheers and clapping, through a balloon arch with confetti cannons.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

As a finale, yup, confetti blasted out over those onstage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

As green confetti fell across the Levi's Stadium, in Darnold's home state of California, the imposing 6ft 3in tall quarterback grew reflective.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

One wears sprinkles like confetti or a glaze sticky as the night and waits under hard light at an airport coffee counter.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Heartsick, I ripped the letter down to its last exclamation point and flung it like confetti out into the water.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

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