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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.


Etymology

Origin of pyrotechnician

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

Example Sentences

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Maggie Goll, a prop maker and licensed pyrotechnician with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, worked with Halls on Hulu’s “Into the Dark” horror anthology series in 2019.

From Washington Post Oct. 29, 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

Tara McManus, a New York state-licensed pyrotechnician who works on large fireworks displays, has seen the fireworks in their Brooklyn neighborhood, and can tell by their sound and appearance that they are consumer-grade.

From Seattle Times Jun. 22, 2020

Is this dangerous work, to be a pyrotechnician?

From Salon Jul. 3, 2018

“St. Pascual Bailon—” At that moment there appeared the face of Placido Penitente, who was accompanied by the pyrotechnician that we saw receiving orders from Simoun.

From The Reign of Greed by Derbyshire, Charles E.

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