confetti

noun

con·​fet·​ti kən-ˈfe-tē 

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

Examples of confetti in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Little Kings & Queens Afternoon Tea is a standout, with kid-sized teapots, PB&J sandwiches, and confetti cupcakes, while The George’s Wish S’mores Cake supports Make-A-Wish. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

As captain, Poulin got the 35-pound Walter Cup first, lifting it over her head as confetti exploded around her. —Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 21 May 2026

There are trophies and confetti cannons, and the whole thing is broadcast live on Fox, Fox Sports, and Tubi to millions of viewers. —Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026

Bulgaria won 312 votes from the audience as the crowd erupted in cheers and confetti. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing confetti

• Irish confetti

Rhymes for confetti

• libretti
• spaghetti
• betty
• chetty
• jetty
• petit
• sweaty
• yeti
• spermaceti

Kids Definition

confetti

noun

con·​fet·​ti kən-ˈfet-ē 

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

Etymology

from Italian confetti, plural of confetto "a little candy or bonbon"; so named because the paper bits were originally imitations of the candies thrown at festivals