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

The sparkler is not actually a product of the Roaring Twenties, however; on the contrary, it was reportedly made in the late 1800s and later purchased by the Earl from Catchpole & Williams, per the Court Jeweler. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

Still, Ronaldo made sure to keep Rodríguez’s preferences in mind when choosing the sparkler. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Folks who prefer a mocktail can go with a lychee/elderflower soda or a pandan sparkler – pandan shows up on the menu a couple of times, including in a variation of an Old Fashioned. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Nostrils burning like sparklers at an Independence Day picnic. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 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