sparkler

noun

spar·​kler ˈspär-klər How to pronounce sparkler (audio)
: one that sparkles: such as
a
b
: a firework that throws off brilliant sparks on burning

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In a second photo, Nelson shared a close-up of her new sparkler. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025 Its gold-medal Almond Sparkling Wine is a favorite, along with peach, lemon, watermelon and Pina Colada sparklers. Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Swift flashed the sparkler Aug. 28 at Arrowhead while cheering for Kelce’s alma mater, Cincinnati, in their matchup against Nebraska. Bryan West, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025 The sparkler was designed by Kelce and jeweler Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry, according to People. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sparkler

Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sparkler was in 1713

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“Sparkler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkler. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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sparkler

noun
spar·​kler ˈspär-klər How to pronounce sparkler (audio)
1
2
: a firework that throws off very bright sparks as it burns

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