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rockets

Pronunciation: [ˈrɑː.kɪts]

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Learn how to use rockets in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “space travel”

(noun) a rocket is a large vehicle that is used to travel into space. It can carry people or equipment and works by pushing out gas very fast, which helps it go up into the sky.

Example

The rocket launched successfully into space and carried a satellite with it.

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The rocket didn't take off because there was a problem with the fuel.

Example

What kind of experiments can astronauts do in the rocket?

Context: “fireworks”

(noun) a rocket can also mean a type of firework that goes up into the sky and makes a loud noise and bright lights when it explodes.

Example

The fireworks display included colorful rockets that lit up the night sky.

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The kids were disappointed because the rockets were too small and didn't fly high.

Example

Have you ever seen rockets during a fireworks show?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to rocket means to move very quickly and suddenly. It's like if you jump up high or go fast on a bike, you rocket away from where you were.

Example

The car rocketed down the highway, leaving all the other cars behind.

Example

The ball didn't rocket as I expected; it barely rolled across the ground.

Example

Did the athlete rocket past the finish line in the race?

How to pronounce rockets

Pronunciation: [ˈrɑː.kɪts]

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