sparkler
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Meaning · English
A gem or ornament that sparkles.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When the bill came, I got a side-glance at it, and hoped Rose would have to hock her sparklers to pay it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sparkler” mean?
A gem or ornament that sparkles.
Is “sparkler” formal or informal?
sparkler is generally slang.