Definition of "rocket"

Kid-friendly meaning of rocket, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "rocket" mean?

rocket (noun) — a vehicle that flies up high into the sky or space.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (rock·et)

Example sentences using "rocket"

Grade K–2
The rocket goes up.
Grade 3–5
Everyone cheered as the rocket lifted off the launchpad in a huge cloud of smoke.
Grade 6–8
Reusable rockets have rapidly cut the cost of reaching orbit, opening space access to private companies and small countries that were once entirely shut out of the field.

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