1. a firework that shoots high into the air before exploding

1. to increase very rapidly or suddenly

Examples

• The skyrocket burst into colorful sparks above the crowd.
• Children watched the skyrockets light up the night sky.
• Gas prices skyrocketed after the supply shortage.
• Her popularity skyrocketed following the viral video.
• Housing costs have skyrocketed in major cities.
• The company’s stock price skyrocketed overnight.
• Demand for the product skyrocketed during the pandemic.