pyrotechnist

[pahy-ruh-tek-nist]

noun

1. a person skilled in pyrotechnics, pyrotechnics, especially in the manufacture or use of fireworks.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyrotechnist¹

First recorded in 1785–95; pyrotechn(ics) + -ist

Example Sentences

“They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle’s Screams on purpose for them,” said Ralph.

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“The London Pyrotechnist is shrewd enough to take advantage of the situation,” laughed Admiral Larkins.

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It seems so strange that he should take it into his head to be a Pyrotechnist.

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One of the deputy-assistant magicians should be a pyrotechnist, whose duty would be to light up the camp with unearthly fire, and to place strange portents in the midnight sky.

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An eye should be kept on the Pope, the Orleans Princes, the Irish Roman Catholic Bishops, the Publicans, the Republicans, the Spiritualists, the Ritualists, Sir Charles Dilke, Mr. Whalley, Mr. Butt, and Mr. Brock, the pyrotechnist, as they may all be expected to do extraordinary things.

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