[kənˈfɛti], (Noun)

Definitions:
- small pieces of coloured paper traditionally thrown over a bride and groom by their wedding guests after the marriage ceremony has taken place
(e.g: people in the stands throw confetti and glitter as everyone dances along)


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Origin:
early 19th century (originally denoting the real or imitation sweets thrown during Italian carnivals): from Italian, literally ‘sweets’, from Latin confectum ‘something prepared’, neuter past participle of conficere ‘put together’ (see confect)