confetti

[kuhn-fet-ee, kawn-fet-tee] / kənˈfɛt i, kɔnˈfɛt ti /

NOUN

ammunition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ammo armament bomb bullet cartridge chemical explosive gunpowder materiel missile munition napalm rocket shrapnel torpedo

STRONG

ball buckshot cannonball charge fuse grenade powder round shell shot

WEAK

iron rations

NOUN

bonbon

Synonyms

STRONG

caramel cream dainty sweet

Example Sentences

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But some buyers of fuel are holding the confetti.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It makes customizable Bundt cakes in a range of sizes and flavors including red velvet, confetti and banana pudding cake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

After 90 minutes, it was the familiar sight of Chelsea lifting the cup, Blues fans celebrating in the stands and Lucy Bronze playing with gold confetti.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

When the delay became public, Gabbard responded by tossing up a confetti of excuses.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

I imagine myself crossing the finish line first with everyone cheering and confetti shooting into the sky.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

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