pyrotechnics

[ pahy-ruh-tek-niks ]

/ ˌpaɪ rəˈtɛk nɪks /

the art of making fireworks.

the use of fireworks for display, military purposes, etc.

a display of fireworks.

a brilliant or sensational display, as of rhetoric or musicianship.

Military. ammunition containing chemicals for producing smoke or light, as for signaling, illuminating, or screening.

Also py·ro·tech·ny (for defs 1, 2).

Origin of pyrotechnics

First recorded in 1710–20; see origin at pyrotechnic, -ics

Thankfully, no one was injured in the blast, which—at the very least—makes for a spectacular display of pyrotechnics.

Harry Potter Raps, The Catcalls Heard ‘Round the World and More Viral Videos |Alex Chancey |November 2, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
GoPro hooked up a camera to a drone and flew it into the pyrotechnics, offering a new way to marvel at the spectacle.

Hedgehog Birthday, ‘Frozen Is the New Black,’ and More Viral Videos |Alex Chancey |July 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Think of the pyrotechnics among comets and aërolites some fellows may have!

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 5, No. 28, February, 1860 |Various
Their success was immediate, and from these displays has grown the successes of today in pyrotechnics.

The Wonder Book of Knowledge |Various

To enable the night bomber to see his target the interesting piece of pyrotechnics known as the airplane flare was invented.

America's Munitions 1917-1918 |Benedict Crowell
A spear of flame shot from its base, exploding the night into a brilliant display of pyrotechnics.

The Monster |S. M. Tenneshaw
They pricked him with the javelins, shook the red banners in his face, and fizzed the pyrotechnics before his eyes.

Across India |Oliver Optic

pyrotechnics

/ (ˌpaɪrəʊˈtɛknɪks) /

(functioning as singular) the art or craft of making fireworks

(functioning as singular or plural) a firework display

(functioning as singular or plural) brilliance of display, as in the performance of music keyboard pyrotechnics

Also called: pyrotechny

pyrotechnic or pyrotechnical, adjective