/kən'fetɪ; kən`fɛtɪ/
n [sing v] small pieces of coloured paper thrown over the bride and bridegroom at a wedding （婚礼时投撒在新娘和新郎身上的）五彩纸屑.

n[U]
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: Italian;Origin: , plural of confetto 'candy', from Latin conficere; because candy was thrown at Italian street celebrations]
small pieces of coloured paper that you throw into the air over people who have just got married or at events such as parties, parades etc