pyrotechnician
Americannoun
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a specialist in the origin of fires, their nature and control, etc.
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a fireworks technician or expert; pyrotechnist.
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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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Goll said Halls disregarded safety protocols for weapons and pyrotechnics and tried to continue filming after the supervising pyrotechnician, who was diabetic, lost consciousness on set.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 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 her Brooklyn neighborhood, and can tell by their sound and appearance that they are consumer-grade.
From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2020
Is this dangerous work, to be a pyrotechnician?
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2018
“Be on your guard,” cautioned the pyrotechnician, exchanging a knowing look with Placido.
From The Reign of Greed by Derbyshire, Charles E.
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