confetti
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Noun — Small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations such as weddings and parades.
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Etymology
From Italian confetti, "confections" — originally referring to sugar-coated almonds thrown at Carnival, later replaced by paper.
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What does “confetti” mean?
The word “confetti” means small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations such as weddings and parades. In plain terms, tiny pieces of colorful paper (or once, sugared sweets) tossed around to celebrate something.
How do you pronounce “confetti”?
“Confetti” is pronounced kuhn-FEH-tee (/kənˈfɛ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “confetti” in a sentence?
Here is “confetti” used in a sentence: “Confetti rained down as the couple left the church.”
What part of speech is “confetti”?
“Confetti” is a noun.
Where does the word “confetti” come from?
The word “confetti” comes from Italian. From Italian confetti, "confections" — originally referring to sugar-coated almonds thrown at Carnival, later replaced by paper.