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 came from the estate of society hostess Dame Greville and was inherited by the Queen after her mother's death in March 2002. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

Georgina Rodríguez’s massive engagement ring from Cristiano Ronaldo put the model in the rarefied company of celebrities with million-dollar sparklers. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 18 June 2026

As the evening winds down, sparklers signal the unofficial start of nightfall celebrations. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

Consumer fireworks don't include items like sparklers or novelty items like party poppers and snappers, which can be purchased at any time throughout Pennsylvania. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 12 June 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