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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

The spectacular sparkler is set with 2,200 diamonds and was made for King Charles' great-grandmother for the coronation of her husband, King George V, in 1911. —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023

The page, created Monday by Annette Hutchinson, included a photo of the newlyweds walking under sparklers just before the crash. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 May 2023

Nicole Peltz’s rock from Brooklyn Beckham is a giant emerald, while Gwen Stefani’s engagement ring from Blake Shelton is a radiant-cut sparkler. —Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 25 Dec. 2020

Sometimes referred to as the Cambridge Lover's Knot, the tiara is, in fact, a replica of an earlier royal sparkler. —Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 22 Nov. 2022

Prosecco is a light, inoffensive Italian sparkler. —Marc Bona, cleveland, 14 Dec. 2021

Soon-to-be Queen Camilla’s brooch was even more extravagant: pinned to her royal blue Fiona Clare suit was a huge sapphire-and-diamond sparkler, loved by the Queen Mother and known as the Russian Sapphire Cluster Brooch. —Louisa Ballhaus, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2023

Lighter sparkler made from white grapes, usually Chardonnay. —Marc Bona, cleveland, 19 Dec. 2022

The heir to the Swedish throne also wore the Diamond Six-Button Tiara, a sparkler she's worn before to the same event. —Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2022

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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