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.”
How to use sparkler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sparking hand-held firework, or informally, a sparkling gem like a diamond ring.
Word forms
sparklers plural
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The kids waved _____ around the bonfire on the fifth of November.
Etymology
From "sparkle" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Synonyms
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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.