pyrotechnics

[ pahy-ruh-tek-niks ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the art of making fireworks:

   My dad's friend studied pyrotechnics and made us firecrackers for our birthdays.

2. the use of fireworks for display, military purposes, etc.:

   That department is in charge of coordinating and monitoring pyrotechnics.

3. a display of fireworks:

   The breathtaking pyrotechnics were the highlight of the concert.

4. a brilliant or sensational display, such as of rhetoric or musicianship:

   His verbal pyrotechnics stunned audiences at the debate.

5. Military. ammunition containing chemicals for producing smoke or light, as for signaling, illuminating, or screening.

pyrotechnics

/ ˌpaɪrəʊˈtɛknɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the art or craft of making fireworks
2. functioning as singular or plural a firework display
3. functioning as singular or plural brilliance of display, as in the performance of music

   keyboard pyrotechnics

Derived Forms

• ˌpyroˈtechnic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyrotechnics¹

First recorded in 1710–20; pyrotechnic, -ics

Example Sentences

The lights came back up moments later to show him spinning Buswell around on his shoulders as pyrotechnics flared in the background.

From BBC

The area was where a police officer was injured and buses were damaged by pyrotechnics on Halloween night,

From BBC

But these artists don’t require big productions full of pyrotechnics and jumbotron video screens.

From BBC

Green Day’s stage production featured the obligatory pyrotechnics and video screens, as well as an inflatable airplane that flew out over the crowd and dropped prop bombs à la the cartoon cover of “Dookie.”

From Los Angeles Times

One of the marquee events of this year’s D23 Expo, the Disney Entertainment Showcase wowed its audience with trailers, first-look footage, concept art, musical performances, pyrotechnics and even an interactive magic trick.

From Los Angeles Times