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confetti

[kuhn-fet-ee, kawn-fet-tee]

plural noun

singular

confetto 
  1. (used with a singular verb)small bits of paper, usually colored, thrown or dropped from a height to enhance the gaiety of a festive event, as a parade, wedding, or New Year's Eve party.

  2. confections; bonbons.



confetti

/ əˈɛɪ /

noun

  1. small pieces of coloured paper thrown on festive occasions, esp at the bride and groom at weddings

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of confetti1

1805–15; < Italian, plural of confetto comfit
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of confetti1

C19: from Italian, plural of confetto, originally, a bonbon; see comfit
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The headline act played hits such as I Will Wait and Rushmere to entertain the crowd at Sefton Park in Liverpool, complete with fireworks and confetti.

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Tears rolling down her face, remnants of gold and red confetti still visible in the background, Arsenal manager Renee Slegers could barely believe what she had just witnessed.

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Headliner Sam Fender closed out the Saturday at Radio 1's Big Weekend with confetti and fireworks.

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It led to joyous scenes afterwards as captain Millie Bright was drenched with champagne as she lifted the trophy, before her team-mates grabbed the stadium announcer's microphone and started singing, draped in gold confetti.

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Visitors are heading to North Yorkshire to pose amongst the pink confetti, with local photographers offering themed photo shoots before the petals disappear.

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