- firework, pyrotechnic - (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
--1 is a kind of low explosive
--1 has particulars:catherine wheel, pinwheel; firecracker, cracker, banger; fizgig; maroon; Roman candle; serpent; skyrocket, rocket; sparkler; squib; torpedo