pyrotechnics

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Hellenic *pāwər Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr) Latin pyr English pyro- English technic Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic Old English -as Middle English -es English -s English -ics English pyrotechnics From pyro- + technic + -ics.

1. The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.
2. A display of fireworks.
3. 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.”