noun
pyro
PEYE-roh
Pyro (noun) means informal short form of pyromaniac — someone with an obsessive urge to start fires. Example: “The film's villain was a total pyro who set fire to every building he entered.”
noun
1
Informal short form of pyromaniac — someone with an obsessive urge to start fires.
"The film's villain was a total pyro who set fire to every building he entered."
"Police described the suspect as a pyro with a history of arson."
2
Short for pyrotechnics, or a professional who sets up fireworks and stage explosions.
"The concert hired a pyro to run the fireworks during the finale."
How to use pyro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for either a fire-obsessed person or someone who works with fireworks/pyrotechnics professionally.
When to use it
Informal — use "pyromaniac" or "pyrotechnician" in formal writing.
Common pairings
a total pyro
hire a pyro
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Word forms
- Plural
- pyros
- Comparative
- more pyro
- Superlative
- most pyro
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Etymology
A clipping of any word beginning with pyro-, which traces back to Ancient Greek pyr, meaning "fire."
Rhymes for pyro
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What does “pyro” mean?
The word “pyro” means informal short form of pyromaniac — someone with an obsessive urge to start fires. In plain terms, casual slang for either a fire-obsessed person or someone who works with fireworks/pyrotechnics professionally.
How do you pronounce “pyro”?
“Pyro” is pronounced PEYE-roh (/ˈpaɪ.ɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pyro” in a sentence?
Here is “pyro” used in a sentence: “The film's villain was a total pyro who set fire to every building he entered.”
What part of speech is “pyro”?
“Pyro” is a noun.
Where does the word “pyro” come from?
The word “pyro” comes from Ancient Greek. A clipping of any word beginning with pyro-, which traces back to Ancient Greek pyr, meaning "fire.".
How many meanings does “pyro” have?
“Pyro” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of pyromaniac — someone with an obsessive urge to start fires.
