sparkler

/ˈspɑːrklər/

Definitions

1. noun

a firework that produces a trail of sparks, typically used on special occasions such as New Year’s Eve

“The children loved watching the sparklers light up the night sky.”

2. noun

a device that produces sparks, such as a sparkler used in fireworks or a small metal object used to generate sparks for starting a fire

“The campers used a sparkler to help them start a fire for warmth.”

3. verb

to produce sparks, often in a sudden or brief manner

“The sparkler suddenly sparked and lit the fuse.”

Synonyms

  • firework
  • pyrotechnic
  • sparkler

Antonyms

  • dull
  • extinguished