skyrocket
Skyrocket (noun) means a firework that shoots into the sky before exploding. Example: “The skyrocket burst into a shower of red sparks.”
How to use skyrocket
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo suddenly shoot up in amount or value — like prices, demand, or popularity.
Word forms
skyrocketed past tense, skyrockets plural, skyrockets singular
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The _____ burst into a shower of red sparks.
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.