sparker
1 Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sparker1
First recorded in 1860–65; spark 1 + -er 1
Origin of sparker2
Example Sentences
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“TV has probably been the biggest sparker of conversation with anyone this year,” she said.
From New York Times
The report issued Wednesday said the box exploded when a parachutist activated sparkers in the box upon arrival at a jump area at an outdoor evening event.
From Washington Times
In recent days, fans began buzzing about an apparent upgrade to Duchess Meghan’s three-stone sparker, the band of which appears to have been updated with pavé diamonds, replacing the plain yellow gold band, Glamour reports.
From Fox News
Police say detonated sparkers that had been wrapped in electrical tape were found in each of the towns, and the devices were traced back to Duckworth and Andrade.
From Washington Times
The same is true of the other supporting humans in this unselfconsciously colorblind “Carousel,” as vibrant a team of courters and sparkers as you could wish for.
From New York Times
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