rocket

noun
UK: /ˈrɒkɪt/
US: /ˈrɑːkɪt/

  1. A type of engine that moves very fast by sending burning fuel out behind it

    1. The rocket went into space. [ ] [ ]
    2. The space agency is planning to launch a new rocket next year for further research. [ ] [ ]

  2. A long, thin firework that flies into the air and explodes

    1. We watched the rockets on New Year's Eve. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children were excited to see the colorful rockets light up the dark sky. [ ] [ ]

  3. A fast-moving object or projectile resembling a firework or missile.

    1. The model rocket soared high above the park. [ ] [ ]
    2. During the airshow, we watched the guided rocket accurately hit its target. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

missile projectile skyrocket soar surge accelerate
rocket intransitive-verb

  1. To rise or increase very quickly.

    1. Prices rocketed after the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's profits rocketed once they introduced their new product line. [ ] [ ]

  2. To travel very fast.

    1. The car rocketed down the highway. [ ] [ ]
    2. The race car rocketed past the finish line, securing a first-place victory. [ ] [ ]

  3. To launch or propel something with great speed or force.

    1. They rocketed the satellite into orbit. [ ] [ ]
    2. The engineers successfully rocketed the probe towards its distant planetary target. [ ] [ ]
rocket transitive-verb

  1. To launch or propel something with great speed or force.

    1. They rocketed the ball across the field. [ ] [ ]
    2. The quarterback rocketed the football downfield, resulting in a touchdown. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rocket" in English means: A type of engine that moves very fast by sending burning fuel out behind it, A long, thin firework that flies into the air and explodes, A fast-moving object or projectile resembling a firework or missile..

The phonetic transcription of "rocket" is /ˈrɒkɪt/ in British English and /ˈrɑːkɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rocket": missile, projectile, skyrocket, soar, surge, accelerate.

Example usage of "rocket": "The rocket went into space.". More examples on the page.