pinata

/pɪnˈjɑːtə/
noun
  1. A decorated container filled with candy, toys, or other treats, hung from a height and broken open by blindfolded players with a stick as part of a game, especially at parties.
    • Everyone cheered when the pinata finally broke and the treats scattered on the ground.
    • The children took turns hitting the pinata until it burst open and candy spilled everywhere.
    • For her birthday party, Maria's mother made a star-shaped pinata filled with small toys.
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