party poppers

Confetti-shooting tubes

Party poppers are small handheld noisemakers that discharge a burst of confetti and paper streamers when a string is pulled, producing a popping sound.

They're standard fare at birthday parties, New Year's Eve celebrations, and other festive occasions: The kids set off party poppers when the guest of honor arrived.

Related

New Year's Eve · New Year countdown · balloons · festive decorations · ribbon · celebration · pop · loud bang · snap · paper · pull · explosive · burst · bang · noise · spring-loaded · colorful · fireworks

Categories
Opposites
celebratory vs. somber atmosphere

party poppersfuneral wreaths

Circular flower arrangements honoring dead

mourning veils · black armbands · memorial candles · funeral dirges · moment of silence

festive vs. everyday

party poppersoffice supplies

Materials for desk work

plain packaging

noise and excitement vs. silence and solemnity

party poppersmoment of silence

Brief silent tribute

hushed tones · earplugs · soundproofing

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G