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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

Example Sentences

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Swiss prosecutors believe the fire ignited from champagne bottles with sparklers too close to insulation foam on the bar's ceiling.

From Barron's

Prosecutors believe the fire started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached set light to sound-insulating foam on the ceiling.

From BBC

He added that sparklers - which are believed to have caused the fire - will be banned in local venues.

From BBC

Investigators say sparklers likely ignited flammable acoustic foam on the ceiling, and witnesses described flames racing overhead before many patrons understood the danger.

From The Wall Street Journal

Police and prosecutors have been examining images filmed inside Le Constellation that show the moment the fire started, with bar staff carried on others' shoulders, delivering champagne bottles with sparklers attached.

From BBC

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