skyrocket
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈskaɪˌrɒkɪt/
KK: /ˈskaɪˌrɑːkɪt/
noun
Definition
A type of firework that rises into the air and then explodes, creating bright lights and sparks.
Example
The children watched in awe as the skyrocket shot up into the night sky.
Conversation
Did you see the skyrocket at the festival last night?
Yes! It was so beautiful when it exploded in the sky.
I love how the colors lit up everything around us.
Definitely! That skyrocket was the highlight of the evening.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
firework
rocket
flare
Antonyms
dud
failure
fizzle
transitive verb
Definition
To increase very quickly and suddenly, often referring to prices or values.
Example
After the announcement, the stock prices skyrocketed within hours.
Tense Forms
Past: skyrocketed
Past Participle: skyrocketed
Conversation
Did you hear about the new tech company in town?
Yeah, I heard their stock prices are starting to skyrocket.
It's crazy how quickly they gained popularity.
Root Explanation
Skyrocket → It is formed from "sky" (from Old Norse *ský*, meaning cloud or sky) and "rocket" (from Italian *rocchetta*, meaning a little rock or a small device that propels). The word "skyrocket" refers to a rocket that ascends into the sky, often used metaphorically to describe something that rises rapidly.
Memory Tip
Imagine a rocket that shoots up into the clouds ('sky') — that's why 'skyrocket' means to rise quickly.
Visually Confused Words
krocket
sprocket
socket
rocket