sparkler

noun

spar·​kler ˈspär-klər 

: one that sparkles: such as

a

: diamond

b

: a firework that throws off brilliant sparks on burning

c

: sparkling wine

Examples of sparkler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These ladies love fabulous jewelry — and where better to borrow from than the collection of the star known for her spectacular sparklers? —Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026

Think pét-nat’s playful fizz, fancy kombucha in a wine bottle, zero-proof sparklers, including Elton John’s new bubbly. —Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026

Besides fellow royal bride Markle, many celebrities have joined Rhys-Jones in the tri-stone sparkler club. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026

A number of questions have been raised about whether fire safety standards were respected in the bar, where prosecutors believe the blaze started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached were raised too close to sound insulation foam on the ceiling in the bar's basement section. —CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sparkler

noun

spar·​kler ˈspär-klər 

1

: diamond sense 1b

2

: a firework that throws off very bright sparks as it burns