pyrotechnist

[ pahy-ruh-tek-nist ]

/ ˌpaɪ rəˈtɛk nɪst /

a person skilled in pyrotechnics, especially in the manufacture or use of fireworks.

Origin of pyrotechnist

First recorded in 1785–95; pyrotechn(ics) + -ist

It is difficult at the present day to understand the fame that he once 125 had as “a pyrotechnist in pigments.”

The History of Modern Painting, Volume 2 (of 4) |Richard Muther
It seems so strange that he should take it into his head to be a Pyrotechnist.

The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury |Asenath Carver Coolidge
I therefore had them specially made for me by a pyrotechnist in London.

Out on the Pampas |G. A. Henty
They cry for the pyrotechnics, and this is to be superb; the pyrotechnist showed me the sketches.

Balsamo, The Magician |Alexander Dumas

Years ago I discovered all the aids necessary to the pyrotechnist.

Visionaries |James Huneker