rocket ship

noun

: a rocket-propelled spaceship

Examples of rocket ship in a Sentence

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This could shoot you toward your goals like a rocket ship! Kyle Thomas, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025 For Moonlight, Parasite, and CODA, the Best Cast trophy was the rocket ship that took them all the way to a Best Picture win. Nate Jones, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2025 Some investors say bitcoin could see a rocket ship rally, however, if a national stockpile or reserve is established. Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025 The Blue Devils are on a rocket ship, and most of the ACC isn’t equipped to even try to slow them down. Cj Moore, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rocket ship

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rocket ship was in 1927

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“Rocket ship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocket%20ship. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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rocket ship

noun
: a spaceship driven by rockets
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