pyrotechnics
nounUS /ˌpaɪ.roʊˈtɛk.nɪks/ · /ˌpaɪ.ɹəˈtɛk.nəks/
Etymology From pyro- + technic + -ics.
1
The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.
2
A display of fireworks.
3
Figuratively An impressive display.
- Dazzling verbal pyrotechnics and incredibly vivid characterization.1978 August 19, Kevin Warren, “A Flawless Production”, in Gay Community News, volume 6, number 5, page 17:
- Mainstream Records, wowed by Nugent's Hendrix-like guitar pyrotechnics, signed the guys and issued their self-titled debut album in 1968.1990, Wayne Jancik, The Billboard Book of One-Hit Wonders, →ISBN, page 222:
- Synonyms
- fireworks
- Related terms
- pyro-, pyrotechnic, pyrotechnical, pyrotechnician, pyrotechnist, pyrotechny