confetti

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

plural noun

, singular con·fet·to [k, uh, n-, fet, -oh, kawn-, fet, -taw]

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

/ kənˈfɛtɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of confetti¹

1805–15; < Italian, plural of confetto comfit

Word History and Origins

Origin of confetti¹

C19: from Italian, plural of confetto, originally, a bonbon; see comfit

Example Sentences

The vibe at Clinton’s event at Javits Center in New York started jubilantly, with people dancing, smiling and eager to make history — the campaign had even planned to launch reflective confetti in the air when Clinton won to resemble a glass ceiling shattering.

From Los Angeles Times

Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson stood atop the Yankee Stadium grass late Wednesday night, surrounded by fallen confetti beneath him and a video board congratulating the Dodgers above him.

From Los Angeles Times

The couple, who got engaged after Alabama’s 2018 football national championship when Bradley proposed in a shower of confetti on the field, have long been involved in community service.

From Los Angeles Times

Its digital screen explodes with animations of parade-like confetti, and my first stretch of the morning is greeted with my own personal cheering section.

From Los Angeles Times

At the federal level, the EPA monitors it and similar products and has forced major retailers to pull “illegally imported confetti string products that contain banned hydrochlorofluorocarbons” from their shelves.

From Los Angeles Times

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