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pyrotechnic

American

[pahy-ruh-tek-nik] / ˌpaɪ rəˈtɛk nɪk /

Also pyrotechnical

adjective

of or relating to pyrotechnics.
pertaining to, resembling, or suggesting fireworks.

Other Word Forms

pyrotechnically adverb

Etymology

Origin of pyrotechnic

First recorded in 1695–1705; pyro- + technic

Example Sentences

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Bildstein had pyrotechnic flares installed in the middle of the outdoor dance floor and added a 200-foot wall of more than 1,000 LED screens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Another allegation is that there was no permit for the band to set off the pyrotechnic devices that started the fire.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

With its dense, pyrotechnic lyrics and recurrent musical motifs, “Hamilton,” in particular, seems to grow richer with each hearing.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

In 2020, a couple set off a pyrotechnic during a gender-reveal party in San Bernardino County.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

The spectacular pyrotechnic display could be viewed thirty miles away.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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