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Definition of confetti

confetti

/kənˈfɛti/
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• noun

1

Small pieces or streamers of colored paper, metallic foil, or other material thrown in the air at celebratory events such as weddings, parades, and parties.

Example

"A shower of colorful confetti rained down on the championship team during the victory parade."

2

Small candies or sugared almonds traditionally distributed or tossed as favors at Italian weddings, baptisms, and carnivals.

Example

"The wedding guests received small lace pouches filled with five Jordan almond confetti."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although borrowed from an Italian plural noun (singular 'confetto'), 'confetti' is treated as an uncountable mass noun in English and takes a singular verb.

• Rhymes for confetti

• Nearby Words

confession
confessional
confessor
confetti
confidant
confidante
confide

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from Italian 'confetti', the plural of 'confetto' ('sweetmeat'), from Latin 'confectum' ('something prepared'). Originally referring to small candies and sugared almonds tossed during Italian carnivals, the word came to denote small bits of colored paper used as an inexpensive substitute.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Confetti. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/confetti
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