pyrotechnics

American  

[pahy-ruh-tek-niks] / ˌpaɪ rəˈtɛk nɪks /

Also pyrotechny

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.

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pyrotechnics British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• pyrotechnic adjective

Etymology

Origin of pyrotechnics

First recorded in 1710–20; pyrotechnic, -ics

Example Sentences

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

Police initially said an exploding gas canister was the cause, but now believe it was due to pyrotechnics igniting wooden ceiling beams.

From BBC