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

Guests can also add bottomless mimosas, sparklers and bloody marys for $24 more. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026

One scene shows the comedian, dressed in a white suit, dancing on a stage in front of a crowd as sparklers go off. —Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026

Examples include the June 2025 Chinese fireworks factory explosion that killed 9 and injured 26 people, the July 2025 California fireworks warehouse explosion that injured 2 and killed 7, and the January 2026 Swiss bar fire likely ignited by sparklers that injured 116 and killed 40. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026

The sparklers weren't the only thing dazzling; Hudson finished off the look with a glowing glam that featured a dewy complexion, shimmery eyeshadow, black liner, and a pink lip. —Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Mar. 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