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Rocket Definition & Meaning

rocket
noun
  1. any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
  2. a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion
  3. erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender
  4. propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
  5. sends a firework display high into the sky
verb
  1. shoot up abruptly, like a rocket; "prices skyrocketed"
  2. propel with a rocket

"Rocket" in song lyrics

See how rocket is used in real songs:

  • "Yeah this be that remix but still ride around with that rocket"
    Ace Hood f/ Lil Wayne, Rick Ross — Hustle Hard (Remix)
  • "To tonight's pocket rocket"
    Aceyalone — The Vision
  • "And I'm reppin' for Brooklyn, tools in my rocket"
    Afu-Ra — God of Rap

Usage tips for "rocket"

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Frequently asked questions

What does rocket mean?
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon sends a firework display high into the sky shoot up abruptly, like a rocket; "prices skyrocketed" propel with a rocket
What part of speech is rocket?
Rocket is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does rocket have?
Rocket has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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