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Confetti

Kuh-NFEH-tee

/kʌˈnfɛtiː/

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confetti

Dictionary meaning

Small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding).

Examples

  • After the Bat Mitzvah, the synagogue's reception hall was covered in confetti.

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