glitter — small shiny particles that reflect light and are used for decoration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: small shiny particles that reflect light and are used for decoration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡlɪtər/
Example Sentences
- My daughter's room looks like a glitter bomb exploded after her craft time.
- The Christmas decorations glittered beautifully on the tree.
- She added glitter to her nail polish for the party.
glitter
NOUN[/ˈɡlɪtər/]
small shiny particles that reflect light and are used for decoration
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Glitter derives from Old Norse 'glitra', meaning 'to glitter' or 'to shine'. The word evolved from a common Germanic root found across Germanic languages, all carrying the sense of 'to shine' or 'to sparkle'.
Breakdown
The word stems directly from Old Norse 'glitra' (to glitter, shine), with the suffix '-er' added in English to form a noun denoting the agent or thing that glitters.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My daughter's room looks like a glitter bomb exploded after her craft time.”
“The Christmas decorations glittered beautifully on the tree.”
“She added glitter to her nail polish for the party.”
“The vampire's skin glittered suspiciously in the movie.”
“Behind all the glitter of Hollywood, there's often loneliness.”
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