pyrotechnic
adjective
py·ro·tech·nic
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or less commonly pyrotechnical \ ˌpī-rə-ˈtek-ni-kəl
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Definition of pyrotechnic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to pyrotechnics
pyrotechnic
nounDefinition of pyrotechnic (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: firework
b
: any of various similar devices (as for igniting a rocket or producing an explosion)
2
: a combustible substance used in a firework
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Other Words from pyrotechnic
Adjective
pyrotechnically
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Examples of pyrotechnic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Video footage of the tragedy obtained by El Norte de Castilla shows Sainz GarcÃa, 30, dancing beside several other performers before a stage pyrotechnic device suddenly explodes. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Spanish Pop Star Joana Sainz GarcÃa Killed After On-Stage Pyrotechnics Explosion," 2 Sep. 2019 Authors like Dickinson or Joyce or Hopkins had slowed me down before, with pyrotechnic vocabulary or serpentine logic. — The New Yorker, "Toni Morrison, Remembered By Writers," 10 Aug. 2019 The ‘mother of all fire clouds’ Those forest fires occurred on August 12, 2017, during a blisteringly hot, pyrotechnic summer in British Columbia. — Madeleine Stone, National Geographic, "To better grasp nuclear winter, scientists study wildfire cloud," 8 Aug. 2019 Instead, stuntmen and women, motorcycle daredevils, pyrotechnic performers and freak show artists will occupy the stage, a futuristic set enhanced with computer graphics and live-video projections. — Lisa Fung, Los Angeles Times, "‘Hobbs & Shaw’ composer Tyler Bates’ surprising next gig: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘R.U.N’," 2 Aug. 2019 That’s not the case for the pyrotechnic bouquets that burst in the air, over and over again, every year in early July. — Otis R. Taylor Jr., SFChronicle.com, "Fireworks fascination can never be defused, so keep your ears plugged," 9 July 2018 Unfortunately, the pyrotechnic technician sent to handle our event was inexperienced and didn’t have adequate help. — Stephen Hudak, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Apopka mayor apologizes for fireworks cancellation, promises free Labor Day show," 6 July 2018 Philadelphia resident Rasaan Urquhart has a message for anyone looking to celebrate Independence Day with some pyrotechnic pizazz: Enjoy those fireworks from a distance. — Amanda Macmillan, Health.com, "This 25-Year-Old's Warning About Fireworks Safety Is Going Viral After a Celebration Left Him Nearly Blind," 3 July 2018 Part of the engineering of the show is making sure that the shells launch high enough that all the pyrotechnic reactions take place before the pieces reach the ground. — Kevin Davenport, idahostatesman, "O say can you see? The science behind the booms and blooms of Independence Day fireworks," 3 July 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
This was outdoors and minus the loud music, cheerleaders and pyrotechnics. — Stephen Ruiz, orlandosentinel.com, "Former Preds coach Rob Keefe back at Faith Christian after winning AFL title," 29 Aug. 2019 Missed the fireworks on the Fourth or just can’t get enough pyrotechnics? — baltimoresun.com, "Aberdeen: Free IronBirds tickets available to city residents," 11 July 2019 At roughly $2,000 a minute, a decent pyrotechnics display would exhaust this party’s entire budget in less that five minutes. — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Spirit of (18)76: Old Town celebrates July 4 with a 19th century vibe," 5 July 2019 Some veterans install yard signs asking neighbors to set off pyrotechnics somewhere else. — Maria Elena Vizcaino MarÃa Méndez, Dallas News, "Want a poppin’ Fourth of July? Here’s what to keep in mind," 3 July 2019 Keep your dog at home because there are not enough treats in the world to distract it from the pyrotechnic Armageddon going on all around it. — Scott Craven, azcentral, "Keep your pets calm, safe Fourth of July with these tips for when the fireworks start," 2 July 2019 There will be parades, picnics and pyrotechnics in communities across the country. — Carol Kovach, cleveland.com, "Parades, fun and fireworks to highlight the Fourth: A Place in the Sun," 2 July 2019 Fireworks and various pyrotechnics are included in the long list of Chinese goods that would be subject to the latest round of duties, which the Trump administration says is needed in the ongoing trade war against China. — Mary Hui, Quartz, "The next tariffs on China could ruin the best month for US fireworks sellers," 20 June 2019 The film can be a little too in love with its subject at times, so be prepared for lots and lots of footage of colorful pyrotechnics. — Lorraine Ali, latimes.com, "Review: 'Brimstone & Glory' looks at a small town in Mexico where fireworks are made," 1 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pyrotechnic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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