Synonyms for

Rocket

Verb / ˈrɑ:kʌt / Another word for rocket — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents, used typically as a firework or signal.

Synonyms & similar words

projectile arugula skyrocket roquette gardenrocket rocketengine erucasativa erucavesicariasativa rocketsalad missile projectile firework rocketship spaceship shuttle launcher propellant thrust boost blastoff explosion ignition combustion skyrocket sparkler flare signal beacon torch

Synonyms by register

Formal

projectile missile spacecraft vehicle

Informal

fireball shooter

Literary

celestial dart fiery bolt

Antonyms

descend fall plunge sink drop lower

Common collocations

  • launch a rocket
  • rocket engine
  • rocket fuel
  • model rocket
  • rocket scientist
  • rocket propelled
  • rocket launch
  • rocket ship

Word family

noun rocket
verb rocket

Usage note

While 'rocket' can refer to a projectile weapon, its most common modern usage is for spacecraft. The verb form implies rapid upward or forward movement.

Example sentences

  1. The rocket went up into the sky.
  2. We watched the rocket launch into space.
  3. The fireworks show included several rockets.
  4. The rocket ship traveled to a distant planet.
  5. The rocket booster gave the spacecraft a powerful thrust.

Quotes

  • The sky is not the limit when it comes to rockets.
  • Rocket science is not rocket science.
  • From the rocket's red glare to bombs bursting in air, we've been lit up by pyrotechnics for more than 200 years.

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