sparkling
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sparklings
Sense 1
Of an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks or flashes of light.
Phản chiếu ánh sáng như nếu tạo ra những tia lửa nhỏ
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Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Of a beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage, containing dissolved carbon dioxide (either naturally or that has been added) that comes out of solution in the form of many tiny bubbles.
Chứa khí carbon dioxide hòa tan tạo ra nhiều bong bóng nhỏ
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Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Act or appearance of something that sparkles; a sparkle; a gleam.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A sparkling wine.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sparkling” mean?
Of an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks or flashes of light.
Is “sparkling” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.