confetti

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Small pieces or strips (streamers) of colored paper or other material (metal, plaster, etc) generally thrown about at festive occasions, especially at weddings and in victory celebrations.
2. 2
   Edible Italian sugar-coated almonds, especially those which are used as part of a traditional Italian wedding.

Verb

1. 1
   To scatter with confetti.