sparkler
noun
spar·kler
ˈspär-klər 
Examples of sparkler in a Sentence
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Farhan Jami, 29, of East Meadow, New York, flew to Ohio in May 2023 and brought thermite, an explosive powder, and sparklers with him on the flight, according to a press release by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio.
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The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
Smaller novelty fireworks like party poppers, snappers/drop pops, snakes, smoke bombs, sparklers and ground spinners are permitted.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
Community members held candles and sparklers throughout the chilly evening event, which was planned to resume rain or shine on the heel of a stormy day.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
Crowds, defying a ban on firecrackers, lit sparklers and candles and set off fireworks in towns and cities, including the capital, New Delhi.
—Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2023
Jami then traveled to a Monroe residence and constructed an incendiary device, using thermite, sparklers and a ceramic pot.
—The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
Such is the case with this bright, delightful sparkler, made from riesling grapes sourced from Long Island.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
She was also seen wearing the sparkler while celebrating her 34th birthday party with Martin in Los Angeles in October and at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation event in November, but took it off during her Saturday Night Live hosting stint in January, per the outlet.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Champagne, in all its styles, from Demi-Sec and Extra Dry to Brut and Pas Dosage, still holds an edge against other nations’ sparklers.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
Smaller novelty fireworks like party poppers, snappers/drop pops, snakes, smoke bombs, sparklers and ground spinners are permitted.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
Community members held candles and sparklers throughout the chilly evening event, which was planned to resume rain or shine on the heel of a stormy day.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
Crowds, defying a ban on firecrackers, lit sparklers and candles and set off fireworks in towns and cities, including the capital, New Delhi.
—Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2023
Jami then traveled to a Monroe residence and constructed an incendiary device, using thermite, sparklers and a ceramic pot.
—The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
Such is the case with this bright, delightful sparkler, made from riesling grapes sourced from Long Island.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
She was also seen wearing the sparkler while celebrating her 34th birthday party with Martin in Los Angeles in October and at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation event in November, but took it off during her Saturday Night Live hosting stint in January, per the outlet.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Champagne, in all its styles, from Demi-Sec and Extra Dry to Brut and Pas Dosage, still holds an edge against other nations’ sparklers.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1713, in the meaning defined above
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sparkler
noun
spar·kler
ˈspär-klər
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: a firework that throws off very bright sparks as it burns
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