confetti

noun

con·fet·ti | \ kən-ˈfe-tē

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Definition of confetti

: 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 Hear his words in the aftermath of winning the Super Bowl for Tampa Bay as the confetti and superlatives flew for a contrarian view of this ugly Heat start. — Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, "Hyde: This disappointing version of the Heat is true — it’s just not complete | Commentary," 19 Feb. 2021 Maybe there’s value in stripping away the fluff, in focusing on the connection without the confetti. — Katie Weeman, Scientific American, "Pregnant during Pandemic: The Bump That No One Saw," 4 Feb. 2021 To ring in 2021, Ms. Scott and Mr. Gash led a group explosion of a pair of confetti cannons. — New York Times, "A Well-Planned Date That Sealed the Deal and Inspired an App," 15 Jan. 2021 The Rams won Thursday night, but there were no confetti cannons lining the SoFi Stadium sidelines. — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, "Rams get no rings for this win, only satisfaction," 10 Dec. 2020 There were no fireworks, lasers or confetti cannons. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, "Foo Fighters Warm Up For 'Medicine at Midnight' With Double Performance on 'Kimmel': Watch," 15 Jan. 2021 It’s unbearably charming, sensual, and fundamentally joyful; the 26-year-old Brit feels like a burst of confetti in a relentlessly terrible year. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, "The Pure Joy of Harry Styles Got Me Through 2020," 11 Dec. 2020 There was a memorable centerfold: a photograph of Neumann with his arms outstretched like Jesus, amid a blizzard of confetti. — Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, "How Venture Capitalists Are Deforming Capitalism," 23 Nov. 2020 Attendees can also catch midnight fireworks and a confetti storm, plus enjoy party favors, including 2021 masks. — Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, "5 last-minute options for New Year’s Eve in Orlando," 31 Dec. 2020

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“Confetti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confetti. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.

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confetti

noun

English Language Learners Definition of confetti

: small pieces of brightly colored paper that people often throw at celebrations (such as weddings and parties)

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confetti

noun

con·fet·ti | \ kən-ˈfe-tē

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Kids Definition of confetti

: small bits of brightly colored paper made for throwing at celebrations

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