noun
sparkler
Sparkler (noun) means a hand-held firework stick that gives off bright showers of sparks. Example: “The kids waved sparklers around the bonfire on the fifth of November.”
noun
1
A hand-held firework stick that gives off bright showers of sparks.
"The Playboy cover was of a girl in grey slacks and sandals, one hand on hip and the other waving a sparkler for Independence Day."
— Marcus Collins, Modern Love (2006)
"The kids waved sparklers around the bonfire on the fifth of November."
2
A gem or piece of jewelry that sparkles (informal).
"She showed off the sparkler on her finger after the engagement."
"When the bill came, I got a side-glance at it, and hoped Rose would have to hock her sparklers to pay it."
— Mexican Life: Mexico's Monthly Review (1964)
How to use sparkler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sparking hand-held firework, or informally, a sparkling gem like a diamond ring.
Common pairings
light a sparkler
diamond sparkler (informal)
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Etymology
From "sparkle" plus the agent suffix "-er."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sparkler” mean?
The word “sparkler” means a hand-held firework stick that gives off bright showers of sparks. In plain terms, a sparking hand-held firework, or informally, a sparkling gem like a diamond ring.
How do you use “sparkler” in a sentence?
Here is “sparkler” used in a sentence: “The kids waved sparklers around the bonfire on the fifth of November.”
What part of speech is “sparkler”?
“Sparkler” is a noun.
How many meanings does “sparkler” have?
“Sparkler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hand-held firework stick that gives off bright showers of sparks.
