pyrotechnics

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Scrabble points
24
Words With Friends
26
Letters
12
Pronunciation
/ˌpaɪ.ɹəˈtɛk.nəks/
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/ˌpaɪ.ɹəˈtɛk.nəks/ · /ˌpaɪ.roʊˈtɛk.nɪks/ (US)

Definition of pyrotechnics

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable)The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.
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noun

  1. (uncountable)The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.
  2. (uncountable)A display of fireworks.
  3. (figuratively, uncountable)An impressive display.
    “Dazzling verbal pyrotechnics and incredibly vivid characterization.”
    “Mainstream Records, wowed by Nugent's Hendrix-like guitar pyrotechnics, signed the guys and issued their self-titled debut album in 1968.”

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Etymology

From pyro- + technic + -ics.

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