Word
skyrocket
Phoneticssky·rock·et, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈskaɪˌɹɑkət/
UK/skˈaɪɹˌɒkɪt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small rocket that people launch for fun, usually on a stick. It goes straight up into the air and then falls back down.
n. a small, lightweight rocket designed for recreational use, typically mounted on a stick for stability. Often used in the context of fireworks or amateur rocketry.
Examples
“The children watched the skyrocket as it flew into the sky.”
“During the festival, hundreds of colorful skyrockets were launched simultaneously, creating a bright display over the lake.”
“While modern hobbyists often use electronic ignition systems, the traditional method of lighting a skyrocket with a long pole remains a popular choice for outdoor celebrations.”
Examples
simple
“The children watched the skyrocket as it flew into the sky.”
contextual
“During the festival, hundreds of colorful skyrockets were launched simultaneously, creating a bright display over the lake.”
complex
“While modern hobbyists often use electronic ignition systems, the traditional method of lighting a skyrocket with a long pole remains a popular choice for outdoor celebrations.”
Real-World Examples
“Oil companies are not using their skyrocketing profits to buy back their stocks.” “But no study has tracked estrangement rates over time, and nothing in the existing data shows that it is skyrocketing.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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