A rocket is a machine that moves fast by burning fuel and sending out gas. People use rockets to go to space or launch missiles.
The rocket flew high into the sky.
We watched a rocket launch on TV.
A rocket can be a type of firework. It goes up in the sky and makes lights and sounds to celebrate.
Children like to watch rockets on holidays.
We bought rockets for the New Year's party.
To rocket means to go up or forward very quickly. People often say this when prices or numbers rise very fast.
Prices rocket after a big storm.
The ball rocketed into the goal fast.
Rocket is a green plant with spicy leaves. People eat it fresh in salads or sandwiches.
I put rocket in my salad today.
The rocket leaves taste spicy and fresh.
Some people call very fast or sporty cars 'rockets' because they move quickly like rockets in the sky.
He drove his rocket down the street fast.
That rocket is very expensive and fast.
To rocket can mean to get better or more successful very fast. People use this for things like sales or careers.
Her career rocketed after the big show.
Sales rocketed after the new ad campaign.
In old or rare use, rocket can mean a special type of spoon in Italy. This meaning is not common today.
The chef used a rocket to serve pasta.
She held the rocket carefully at the table.
