Synonyms for

Rockets

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

Definition

Rockets are vehicles or devices that are designed to travel through space.

Synonyms & similar words

projectile arugula skyrocket roquette gardenrocket rocket rocketengine erucasativa erucavesicariasativa rocketsalad missiles spaceships shuttles rockets probes satellites explorers vehicles launchers boosters thrusters rockets fireworks skyrockets flares missile torpedo bomb

Synonyms by register

Formal

projectiles missiles spacecraft

Informal

boosters firecrackers

Literary

celestial darts fiery steeds

Antonyms

grounded static stationary immobile earthbound

Common collocations

  • launch rockets
  • model rockets
  • rocket engines
  • rocket fuel
  • rocket science
  • rocket launch
  • rocket ship
  • rocket booster

Word family

noun rocket
verb rocket

Usage note

While 'rocket' can refer to a projectile weapon, it is more commonly associated with space exploration and propulsion. 'Rocket science' is often used metaphorically to describe something complex.

Example sentences

  1. The rockets soared high into the sky.
  2. The astronauts traveled to the moon on a rocket.
  3. The rocket launch was delayed due to bad weather.
  4. The rocket engines roared as the spacecraft took off.
  5. The rocket booster separated from the spacecraft after liftoff.

Quotes

  • "Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars." - Les Brown
  • "I don't know what you could say about a day in which you have seen four beautiful sunsets." - John Glenn
  • "Space is for everybody. It's not just for a few people in science or math, or for a select group of astronauts. That's our new frontier out there, and it's everybody's business to know about space." - Christa McAuliffe

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