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sparkler

 

[ ˈspɑːr.kəl.ər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

celebration

A hand-held firework that emits a shower of sparks and often colored flames, used especially for celebrations.

Synonyms

bengal light, catherine wheel, firework

Examples of usage

  • The children waved sparklers in the air on New Year's Eve.
  • The sparkler lit up the night sky with its colorful display.
Context #2 | Noun

tool

A metal wire coated with a combustible compound that burns slowly, used to create a small fire for lighting cigarettes, candles, or other items.

Synonyms

igniter, lighter, matchstick

Examples of usage

  • She used a sparkler to light the candles on the birthday cake.
  • The sparkler provided a convenient way to start the campfire.

Translations

Translations of the word "sparkler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 foguete de faísca

🇮🇳 चिंगारी स्टिक

🇩🇪 Wunderkerze

🇮🇩 kembang api

🇺🇦 бенгальський вогонь

🇵🇱 zimne ognie

🇯🇵 線香花火 (せんこうはなび)

🇫🇷 cierge magique

🇪🇸 bengala

🇹🇷 maytap

🇰🇷 불꽃놀이

🇸🇦 مفرقعات يدوية

🇨🇿 prskavka

🇸🇰 prskavka

🇨🇳 仙女棒 (xiānnǚ bàng)

🇸🇮 iskrica

🇮🇸 bengalskur eldur

🇰🇿 жарқырауық

🇬🇪 ციმციმა

🇦🇿 şaqulu

🇲🇽 bengala

Word origin

The word 'sparkler' originated from the combination of 'spark' and the suffix '-ler' used to indicate a person or thing that performs a particular action. Sparklers have been used in celebrations for centuries, with their origins traced back to the Chinese invention of fireworks. Over time, sparklers evolved into handheld devices that emit sparks and light up the sky, becoming a popular choice for various festivities and events.

See also: spark, sparking, sparkle, sparklers, sparkling, sparks.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,705, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.