small bits or streamers of brightly colored paper, thrown in celebration by carnival revelers, at weddings, etc.
(1) Sugar-coated, or Jordan, almonds, traditionally presented to guests at weddings; (2) Anything that looks something like confetti (i.e., small and multicolored-for example, small chopped-up vegetables used as a garnish).
small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding)
Candy-coated almonds (similar to Jordan almonds) commonly given as favors during Italian weddings. Also, the term for tiny pieces of paper thrown in celebration
Paper streamers in multiple colors that are propelled by a gas cartridge or by a small pyrotechnic charge.
Confetti is a multitude of small pieces of paper or plastic which are usually thrown at celebrations, especially weddings. Confetti is made in a variety of colors, and commercially available confetti is available in imaginative shapes. A distinction is made between confetti and glitter; glitter is smaller than confetti (pieces usually no larger than 1mm) and is universally shiny, whereas confetti is usually not shiny.
Confetti were a British band during the early 1990s.
Confetti is a British mockumentary / romantic comedy film that was released on 5 May 2006. It was conceived and directed by Debbie Isitt and stars many acclaimed British comedians, including Jessica Stevenson, Jimmy Carr, Martin Freeman, Mark Heap, Julia Davis, Robert Webb, and Olivia Colman. It follows a bridal magazine competition for the most original wedding, the ultimate prize being a house, and the three couples who are chosen to compete.
