Definition of "sparkler" [spar•kler]

• One, such as a highly polished metallic surface or a virtuoso performer, that sparkles. (noun)
• Informal A diamond. (noun)
• A firework that burns slowly and gives off a shower of sparks. (noun)

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• "Champagne or any sparkler is what we always have with sushi."
• "I hate to admit it, but my favorite cheap non-Champagne sparkler is from New Mexico!"
• "A rep for the jeweler confirmed the engagement, saying the sparkler is a "one-of-a-kind" piece."