pyromaniac

Word parts

pyro- + -maniac

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/ or /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniæk/

Noun

Singular pyromaniac

Plural pyromaniacs

1. (countable) A pyromaniac is someone who is obsessed with fire, especially someone who often commits arson.