"glitter" meaning in English

See glitter in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈɡlɪtə(r)/ [UK], /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ [US] Audio: en-us-glitter.ogg [US] Forms: glitter [singular], glitters [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A glitter is a bright, sparkling light.
    Sense id: simple-glitter-en-noun-z6pV3FeB
  2. A glitter is a shiny, decorative material.
    Sense id: simple-glitter-en-noun-fOpVR56Z

Verb

IPA: /ˈɡlɪtə(r)/ [UK], /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ [US] Audio: en-us-glitter.ogg [US] Forms: glitter [canonical], glitters [third-person, singular], glittered [past], glittered [past, participle], glittering [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something glitters, it sparkles with light. Synonyms: gleam
    Sense id: simple-glitter-en-verb-QBricKJa Categories (other): Verbs
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