confetti
Translation
confetti
Examples
They threw confetti at the wedding.
They threw confetti at the wedding.
Confetti covered the floor after the party.
Confetti covered the floor after the party.
Grammar Patterns
to throw confetti to throw small pieces of paper in celebration They threw confetti at the wedding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: streamers, ticker tape
Etymology
From Italian 'confetti', meaning 'sweets', because originally small sweets were thrown during carnivals.
Memory Tips
Imagine throwing colourful paper 'sweets' (confections) at a celebration.