A2NounFeminine
la bomboniera
party favour / keepsake
/bom-boh-NYEH-rah/
Plural: bomboniere
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Examples in Context
Le bomboniere del matrimonio contenevano confetti di Sulmona.
The wedding favours contained Sulmona sugared almonds.
Per il battesimo abbiamo scelto bomboniere in ceramica.
For the christening we chose ceramic party favours.
About This Word
Bomboniere are given at weddings, baptisms, communions, and graduations. They typically contain confetti (sugared almonds) and a small decorative object. Choosing bomboniere is a major part of Italian event planning.
Related Words
matrimonioconfettoregalo