confetti
nounUK /kənˈfeti/
US /kənˈfeti/
Confetti is tiny pieces of colorful paper that people throw to celebrate.
The children threw confetti at the birthday party.
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2. Small pieces of candy or sugar-coated seeds thrown at carnivals, especially in Italy.
At the Italian carnival, people tossed confetti made of sugar almonds.
3. Bits of colored paper or foil used as decoration or packing material.
She filled the gift box with shiny confetti.
4. A festive shower of small paper pieces thrown at weddings and parades.
A burst of confetti rained down as the couple left the church.