pyrotechnicsn.

Brit.

/ˌpʌɪrə(ʊ)ˈtɛknɪks/, U.S.

/ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪks/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pyrotechnic adj., -ic suffix 2

Etymology: < pyrotechnic adj.: see -ic suffix 2.

†1. With singular agreement. The manufacture and use of gunpowder for military purposes; (also) the study or use of fire in chemistry, pharmacy, metallurgy, etc. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

society > armed hostility > military equipment > production and development of arms > [noun] > manufacture of firearms and ammunition

pyrotechny1579

pyrotechnics1729

gunmaking1846

munition1916

1729 G. Shelvocke, Jr. tr. K. Siemienowicz Great Art Artillery iii. 169 The whole Excellence..of Pyrotechnics doth not consist in the Construction of Rockets.

1782–3 W. Hooper Rational Recreations 127 Pyrotechnics is that branch of physiology which explains the nature of fire, and the manner of employing it in offices of use or pleasure.

1851 T. De Quincey Sketch from Childhood in Hogg's Instructor New Ser. 6 148/1 All subjects..from the Thirty-nine Articles..down to pyrotechnics, legerdemain..thaumaturgy, and necromancy.

2. With singular agreement. The art of making or displaying fireworks. Also (with singular or plural agreement): a firework display; (in extended use) a spectacular episode or display of fire, explosions, etc.

ΘΚΠ

the world > matter > light > firework > [noun] > firework display

fireworks1598

pyrotechnics1778

firework display1837

fireworks display1853

the world > matter > light > firework > [noun] > making or managing of

pyrotechny1635

pyroboly1732

pyrotechnics1778

society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > legerdemain, etc. > [noun] > types of

knife-playinga1400

fire-eating1754

pyrotechnics1778

salamandership1787

juggling1836

second sight1859

sword-swallowing1873

palming1899

pyro1987

society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > a public show or spectacle > type of show or spectacle > [noun] > firework display

fireworks1598

pyrotechnics1861

1778 J. van Rymsdyk & A. van Rymsdyk Museum Britannicum 64 Those skilful in Pyrotechnics, or the Art of Fireworks, entertain the spectators.

1822 Sat. Evening Post (Philadelphia) 5 Oct. 2/5 The well known eruption of Mount Aetna, with many other elegant pieces, promise a rich treat to the admirers of Pyrotechnics.

1861 N. A. Woods Prince of Wales in Canada & U.S. 108 The long deferred fireworks for the people came off at last. The pyrotechnics were very fine.

1884 E. P. Roe Nature's Serial Story ix A great black cloud..was the background for the electric pyrotechnics.

1934 Times 26 Nov. 11/6 There were also search-light displays and pyrotechnics, which included a portrait of the Duke in green fire.

1951 J. Laver Drama iv. 62 The science of pyrotechnics was in a somewhat crude condition until the nineteenth century, so that the main interest of a discharge of fireworks lay in its architectural setting.

1991 Time 27 Feb. 20/1 For weeks the world had watched the nightly pyrotechnics over Baghdad,..the nose-camera view of smart bombs at work.

3. With plural agreement. figurative. Any brilliant or sensational performance, work, display, etc. Cf. pyrotechnic adj. 1b.Sometimes with implications of superficiality or showiness.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > spectacular, sensational, or dramatic display > [noun] > instance or scene of

theatrics1807

pyrotechnics1869

three-ring circus1898

society > communication > manifestation > showing to the sight > exposure to public view > an exhibition > [noun] > brilliant displays

pyrotechnics1869

the world > matter > light > firework > [noun] > firework display > device for

pyrotechnics1921

1869 L. M. Alcott Little Women II. xi. 167 As he glanced from Jo to several other young people attracted by the brilliancy of the philosophic pyrotechnics, he knit his brows, and longed to speak.

1889 G. B. Shaw Shaw's Music I. 552 Her skill at verbal pyrotechnics was only a small part of the powers which give her a claim to a place among the greatest operatic artists of her day.

1901 Spectator 17 Aug. 220/1 Orchestral pyrotechnics can be infinitely more exciting.

1921 F. S. Fitzgerald Let. 12 Dec. (1964) 150 The cruel Hebrew God, against whom such writers as even Mark Twain..have delivered violent pyrotechnics from time to time.

1970 S. Schoenbaum Shakespeare's Lives vii. x. 686 Such pyrotechnics of rationalization must be a Baconian's envy.

1991 New Musical Express (BNC) 16 Mar. 41 Inspiring pyrotechnics may trick the trippies, but it can't hide the essentially old hat rock opera theatrics permeating every synth-splattered extravaganza.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	pyrotechnics
释义	pyrotechnicsn. Brit. /ˌpʌɪrə(ʊ)ˈtɛknɪks/, U.S. /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪks/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pyrotechnic adj., -ic suffix 2 Etymology: < pyrotechnic adj.: see -ic suffix 2. †1. With singular agreement. The manufacture and use of gunpowder for military purposes; (also) the study or use of fire in chemistry, pharmacy, metallurgy, etc. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ society > armed hostility > military equipment > production and development of arms > [noun] > manufacture of firearms and ammunition pyrotechny1579 pyrotechnics1729 gunmaking1846 munition1916 1729 G. Shelvocke, Jr. tr. K. Siemienowicz Great Art Artillery iii. 169 The whole Excellence..of Pyrotechnics doth not consist in the Construction of Rockets. 1782–3 W. Hooper Rational Recreations 127 Pyrotechnics is that branch of physiology which explains the nature of fire, and the manner of employing it in offices of use or pleasure. 1851 T. De Quincey Sketch from Childhood in Hogg's Instructor New Ser. 6 148/1 All subjects..from the Thirty-nine Articles..down to pyrotechnics, legerdemain..thaumaturgy, and necromancy. 2. With singular agreement. The art of making or displaying fireworks. Also (with singular or plural agreement): a firework display; (in extended use) a spectacular episode or display of fire, explosions, etc. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > light > firework > [noun] > firework display fireworks1598 pyrotechnics1778 firework display1837 fireworks display1853 the world > matter > light > firework > [noun] > making or managing of pyrotechny1635 pyroboly1732 pyrotechnics1778 society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > legerdemain, etc. > [noun] > types of knife-playinga1400 fire-eating1754 pyrotechnics1778 salamandership1787 juggling1836 second sight1859 sword-swallowing1873 palming1899 pyro1987 society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > a public show or spectacle > type of show or spectacle > [noun] > firework display fireworks1598 pyrotechnics1861 1778 J. van Rymsdyk & A. van Rymsdyk Museum Britannicum 64 Those skilful in Pyrotechnics, or the Art of Fireworks, entertain the spectators. 1822 Sat. Evening Post (Philadelphia) 5 Oct. 2/5 The well known eruption of Mount Aetna, with many other elegant pieces, promise a rich treat to the admirers of Pyrotechnics. 1861 N. A. Woods Prince of Wales in Canada & U.S. 108 The long deferred fireworks for the people came off at last. The pyrotechnics were very fine. 1884 E. P. Roe Nature's Serial Story ix A great black cloud..was the background for the electric pyrotechnics. 1934 Times 26 Nov. 11/6 There were also search-light displays and pyrotechnics, which included a portrait of the Duke in green fire. 1951 J. Laver Drama iv. 62 The science of pyrotechnics was in a somewhat crude condition until the nineteenth century, so that the main interest of a discharge of fireworks lay in its architectural setting. 1991 Time 27 Feb. 20/1 For weeks the world had watched the nightly pyrotechnics over Baghdad,..the nose-camera view of smart bombs at work. 3. With plural agreement. figurative. Any brilliant or sensational performance, work, display, etc. Cf. pyrotechnic adj. 1b.Sometimes with implications of superficiality or showiness. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > spectacular, sensational, or dramatic display > [noun] > instance or scene of theatrics1807 pyrotechnics1869 three-ring circus1898 society > communication > manifestation > showing to the sight > exposure to public view > an exhibition > [noun] > brilliant displays pyrotechnics1869 the world > matter > light > firework > [noun] > firework display > device for pyrotechnics1921 1869 L. M. Alcott Little Women II. xi. 167 As he glanced from Jo to several other young people attracted by the brilliancy of the philosophic pyrotechnics, he knit his brows, and longed to speak. 1889 G. B. Shaw Shaw's Music I. 552 Her skill at verbal pyrotechnics was only a small part of the powers which give her a claim to a place among the greatest operatic artists of her day. 1901 Spectator 17 Aug. 220/1 Orchestral pyrotechnics can be infinitely more exciting. 1921 F. S. Fitzgerald Let. 12 Dec. (1964) 150 The cruel Hebrew God, against whom such writers as even Mark Twain..have delivered violent pyrotechnics from time to time. 1970 S. Schoenbaum Shakespeare's Lives vii. x. 686 Such pyrotechnics of rationalization must be a Baconian's envy. 1991 New Musical Express (BNC) 16 Mar. 41 Inspiring pyrotechnics may trick the trippies, but it can't hide the essentially old hat rock opera theatrics permeating every synth-splattered extravaganza. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1729
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