Main Entry: con·fet·ti

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈfe-tē\

Function: noun

Etymology: Italian, plural of confetto sweetmeat, from Medieval Latin confectum, from Latin, neuter of confectus, past participle of conficere to prepare — more at comfit

Date: 1815

: small bits or streamers of brightly colored paper made for throwing (as at weddings)