pyrotechnic

American  

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

Also pyrotechnical

adjective

1. of or relating to pyrotechnics.

2. pertaining to, resembling, or suggesting fireworks.

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Other Word Forms

• pyrotechnically adverb

Etymology

Origin of pyrotechnic

First recorded in 1695–1705; pyro- + technic

Example Sentences

The Swiss canton of Valais has banned pyrotechnic devices in all indoor public venues following the devastating fire at a bar on New Year's Eve where 40 people were killed and 116 were injured.

From BBC

His super-sized action hero persona dazzled Californians like the pyrotechnics in one of his Hollywood blockbusters.

From Los Angeles Times

It shows women dressed in distinctive crash helmets carrying the bottles and pyrotechnics to customers, before detaching them and pouring drinks.

From BBC

Local media reports earlier on Thursday suggested pyrotechnics could have caused the incident, although this is unconfirmed.

From BBC

The London Evening Standard's Nick Howells gave it the same rating, describing the film as "three hours and 15 minutes of unsurpassed cinematic pyrotechnics".

From BBC