Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of handheld firework: A small, thin stick that burns slowly and produces bright, sparkling sparks when lit. It is often used in celebrations.
   • A sparkling gem, especially a diamond: (Informal) A term used to refer to a diamond or other brilliant gemstone that sparkles with light.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Firework):
  • The children waved their sparklers in the dark, drawing circles of light.
  • For the Fourth of July, we always buy a pack of sparklers.
• Noun (Gemstone):
  • She wore a magnificent sparkler on her finger.
  • The necklace was set with several large sparklers.

Advanced Usage

• "To hold a sparkler": To participate in a simple, traditional celebratory activity.
  • Holding a sparkler on New Year's Eve is a cherished family tradition.

Variants and Related Words

• Sparkle (verb): To shine with bright, flashing points of light.
  • The stars sparkle in the clear night sky.
• Sparkling (adjective): Shining with bright, quick flashes of light; effervescent (like sparkling water).
  • She has sparkling blue eyes.

Synonyms

• Firework (for the handheld type): A device containing gunpowder and other chemicals that burns or explodes to produce colored lights, smoke, and noise.
• Diamond (for the gemstone): A precious stone consisting of a clear and typically colorless crystalline form of pure carbon.

Related Phrases

• "A real sparkler": (Idiomatic) Used to describe something or someone exceptionally brilliant, attractive, or impressive.
  • That new sports car is a real sparkler.
  • Her performance in the play was a real sparkler.

Noun

1. a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks
2. diamonds
   • look at the ice on that dame!