Word Games Pro Dictionary

rocket

noun verb

A jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
R
Ends with
T
Contains
OC
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B2

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion

noun

  1. Any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

noun

  1. Sends a firework display high into the sky

noun

  1. Propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon

noun

  1. Erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender

verb

  1. Propel with a rocket

verb

  1. Shoot up abruptly, like a rocket

    “Prices skyrocketed”

In context

Example Sentences

Prices skyrocketed

Similar words

Synonyms

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top