noun
skyrocket
SKEYE-rok-iht
Skyrocket (noun) means a firework that shoots into the sky before exploding. Example: “The skyrocket burst into a shower of red sparks.”
noun
1
A firework that shoots into the sky before exploding.
"The skyrocket burst into a shower of red sparks."
verb
1
To rise or increase very suddenly and sharply.
"House prices have skyrocketed in the last two years."
"Demand for the product skyrocketed after the review went viral."
How to use skyrocket
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo suddenly shoot up in amount or value — like prices, demand, or popularity.
Common pairings
prices skyrocket
costs skyrocketed
sales skyrocketed
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Word forms
- Plural
- skyrockets
- Third person singular
- skyrockets
- Past tense
- skyrocketed
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Etymology
A compound of "sky" and "rocket", originally naming the firework before the verb sense of "shooting up suddenly" developed.
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What does “skyrocket” mean?
The word “skyrocket” means a firework that shoots into the sky before exploding. In plain terms, to suddenly shoot up in amount or value — like prices, demand, or popularity.
How do you pronounce “skyrocket”?
“Skyrocket” is pronounced SKEYE-rok-iht (/ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “skyrocket” in a sentence?
Here is “skyrocket” used in a sentence: “The skyrocket burst into a shower of red sparks.”
What is the opposite of “skyrocket”?
The opposite of “skyrocket” — its antonyms — is plummet.
What part of speech is “skyrocket”?
Depending on how it is used, “skyrocket” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “skyrocket” have?
“Skyrocket” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a firework that shoots into the sky before exploding.
