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.

The fireworks display ended with a massive rocket that lit up the entire sky.

A vehicle, missile, or aircraft which obtains thrust by the reaction to the ejection of fast-moving exhaust from within a rocket engine.

The space agency launched a rocket to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

A type of salad leaf, also known as arugula, with a peppery flavor.

I added some fresh rocket to the salad for an extra kick.

(informal, chiefly British) A severe reprimand or scolding.

The coach gave the team a rocket for their poor performance.

rocketverb

To move or rise rapidly and suddenly.

The company's stock price rocketed after the announcement of the new product.

To increase very quickly and suddenly.

House prices have rocketed in the last decade.

To propel (an object) by means of a rocket engine.

The agency plans to rocket the satellite into orbit next year.

rocketadjective

Relating to, powered by, or designed for rockets.

The new rocket fuel is more efficient than previous formulations.