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confetti
[kuhn-fet-ee, kawn-fet-tee]
plural noun
singular
confetto(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.
confections; bonbons.
confetti
/ əˈɛɪ /
noun
small pieces of coloured paper thrown on festive occasions, esp at the bride and groom at weddings
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of confetti1
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Headliner Sam Fender closed out the Saturday at Radio 1's Big Weekend with confetti and fireworks.
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.
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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