sky·rock·et
sky·rock·et/ˈskīˌräkət/
noun
a rocket designed to explode high in the air as a signal or firework.
verb
(of a price, rate, or amount) increase very steeply or rapidly.
"the cost of housing has skyrocketed"
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Aug 30, 2024 · 1. to cause to rise or increase abruptly and rapidly 2. catapult intransitive verb : to shoot up abruptly prices are skyrocketing.
to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress toward success: Housing prices have skyrocketed in recent months.
verb (used without object). to rise or increase rapidly or suddenly, especially to unexpected or unprecedented levels: Prices skyrocketed during the war.
(usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
to increase quickly to a very high level or amount. Costs/Sales have skyrocketed. skyrocketing prices. His popularity skyrocketed after his latest movie.
a rocket firework that ascends into the air and explodes at a height, usually in a brilliant array of sparks of one or more colors.
verb. Definition of skyrocket. as in to soar. to rise abruptly and rapidly the crisis has caused oil prices to skyrocket. soar.
7 days ago · to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success: Housing prices have skyrocketed in recent months.
(of prices, etc.) to rise quickly to a very high level. Wages and prices have skyrocketed. The economic boom sent property prices skyrocketing.
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb skyrocket, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...
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