1. a spacecraft, aircraft, or missile that obtains thrust from a rocket engine
2. a cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by combustion of its contents
3. an engine that operates by expelling burning gases from a nozzle

1. to move very rapidly upward or away
2. to increase rapidly

Examples

• The rocket launched successfully into orbit.
• Children watched the fireworks rocket into the night sky.
• The spacecraft uses a powerful rocket engine.
• Gas prices rocketed after the shortage began.
• The ball rocketed off the bat toward the fence.
• Her career rocketed to success after the award.
• The rocket carried supplies to the space station.