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pyrotechnist

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌpaɪəˈrɛktɪst/

KK: /paɪəˈrɛktənɪst/

noun
Definition

A person who is skilled in making or using fireworks and creating firework displays.


Example

The pyrotechnist created an amazing fireworks show for the festival.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the pyrotechnist who is coming to the festival this weekend?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard he puts on an amazing show with fireworks!
Sloth A
I can’t wait to see what kind of tricks that pyrotechnist has up his sleeve.
Sloth B
Me too! It's going to be a blast.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fireworker
explosivist
artificer
Antonyms
amateur
novice
dabbler
Root Explanation

Pyrotechnist → It is formed from "pyro-" (from Greek "pur", meaning fire) and "technist" (from Greek "technē", meaning art or skill). The word refers to a skilled artist or technician who works with fire, particularly in creating fireworks or pyrotechnics.

Memory Tip

Imagine a skilled artist ('technē') who works with 'fire' ('pyro-') to create beautiful displays. This helps you remember that a pyrotechnist is someone who specializes in working with fire.

Visually Confused Words
polytechnist
technist
protectionist
philotechnist
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