Definition of PYROTECHNIC

pyrotechnic

Meanings

Noun

  • (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

Adjective

  • of or relating to the craft of making fireworks
    • "pyrotechnic smokes"

Adjective Satellite

  • suggestive of fireworks
    • "pyrotechnic keyboard virtuosity"
    • "a pyrotechnic wit"

Adj

  • Of or relating to fireworks.
  • Of or relating to the use of fire in chemistry or metallurgy.
  • Resembling fireworks.
  • Of or relating to pyrotechny.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin pyrotechnica, from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) + τεχνικός (tekhnikós, “skillful, workmanlike”). Analyzable as pyro- + technic.

Scrabble Score: 23

pyrotechnic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pyrotechnic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pyrotechnic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

pyrotechnic is a valid Words With Friends word