sparkler

• Ein handgehaltener Feuerwerkskörper, der langsam abbrennt und dabei einen Strom heller Funken versprüht; auch eine Person oder Sache, die funkelt oder sprüht.

A noun referring to a hand-held firework that burns slowly and emits a shower of bright sparks.

1. Handheld fireworkA2formal

   A type of firework that is held in the hand and emits bright sparks and a shower of light when lit.

   Wunderkerze

   • The children waved sparklers on New Year's Eve.
   • She lit a sparkler and watched the sparks fly.
   • Sparklers are popular at birthday parties and celebrations.

2. Diamond or gemstoneB2informal

   A slang term for a diamond or other precious gemstone, often used in jewelry.

   Brillant

   • She wore a ring with a huge sparkler on her finger.
   • He bought her a sparkler for their anniversary.
   • The necklace was covered in tiny sparklers.

   Synonymegemicejewelrockstone