Meaning of the word sparkler in English

What does sparkler mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sparkler

US /ˈspɑːr.klɚ/
UK /ˈspɑː.klər/

Noun

a type of hand-held firework that emits bright sparks when lit

Example:
The children waved their sparklers in the dark.
We lit sparklers to celebrate New Year's Eve.