1. vehicles or devices that are propelled by the ejection of burning gases, used for space travel or as weapons
2. fireworks that shoot up into the air and explode

1. moves very quickly upward or forward
2. increases very rapidly

Examples

• NASA launched three rockets into space this month.
• The children watched colorful rockets explode in the night sky.
• The car rocketed down the highway at dangerous speeds.
• Housing prices have rocketed in the past year.
• The rocket carried supplies to the space station.
• She rocketed to fame after her first movie.
• Military rockets were fired across the border.