pyrotechnician

American  

[pahy-roh-tek-nish-uhn] / ˌpaɪ roʊ tɛkˈnɪʃ ən /

noun

1. a specialist in the origin of fires, their nature and control, etc.

2. a fireworks technician or expert; pyrotechnist.

3. a performer capable of dazzling virtuosity.

   a pyrotechnician of the keyboard.

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Etymology

Origin of pyrotechnician

First recorded in 1720–30; pyro(technics) + technician

Example Sentences

We asked pyrotechnician Mike Tockstein, a licensed pyrotechnic operator in California, and owner and operator of Pyrotechnic Innovations, more about how these fireworks work.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2022

A prop maker and licensed pyrotechnician who worked with Halls, the assistant director, on another production said she had raised safety concerns about him in the past.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2021

She became most concerned, however, when the supervising pyrotechnician, who is diabetic, was found unconscious in a chair, she said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2021

Goll, a prop maker and licensed pyrotechnician, said in her email that Halls' behavior on set has concerned her in the past.

From Fox News • Oct. 24, 2021

The native pyrotechnician, who learns his art from no one knows what master, is getting ready his castles, balloons, and fiery wheels; all the bells of the pueblo are ringing gaily.

From An Eagle Flight A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere by Rizal, José