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Sparklers Meaning in English

word · lemma: sparkler

ˈspɑrklɚz
SPAR-klurz
spˈɑːkləz
SPAH-kluhz

Definition

Sparklers are thin sticks that produce sparkling lights when lit, often used for celebrations like birthdays or New Year's.

Usage & Nuances

'Sparklers' are countable (one sparkler, two sparklers). They're safe for supervised use, especially by children, but still hot. Common with 'light sparklers', 'hold sparklers', or 'waving sparklers'. Not to be confused with fireworks or flares.

Example Sentences

We lit sparklers at the birthday party.

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Children like to wave sparklers at night.

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Be careful—sparklers can get very hot.

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At midnight, everyone outside had sparklers in their hands to celebrate the new year.

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He wrote his name in the air with a sparkler before it burned out.

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No celebration feels complete without a few sparklers for everyone.

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