skyrocket

1 of 2

noun

sky·​rock·​et ˈskī-ˌrä-kət 

: rocket entry 2 sense 1a

skyrocket

2 of 2

verb

skyrocketed; skyrocketing; skyrockets

transitive verb

1

: to cause to rise or increase abruptly and rapidly

2

: catapult

intransitive verb

: to shoot up abruptly

prices are skyrocketing

Synonyms of skyrocket

Verb

• soar
• increase

Examples of skyrocket in a Sentence

Verb

His popularity skyrocketed after his latest movie.

the crisis has caused oil prices to skyrocket

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Sutton, indeed, saw his workload skyrocket down the stretch, with at least double-digit targets in four straight games in December. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026

Since October 2023, the number and severity of settler attacks have skyrocketed, including arson and other destruction of property, the killing of livestock, violent assaults and murder, taking place almost every day. — Kamel Musallet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Their interest in the stock market comes as buying a house remains out of reach for many, with home prices skyrocketing 235% since January 2000. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Braun began pausing the 7% gas usage tax in April 2026 using an emergency declaration after attacks in Iran caused oil prices to skyrocket by 50% between March and May. — Lucy Tobier, IndyStar, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1673, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1886, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for skyrocket

• pickpocket
• docket
• locket
• pocket
• rocket
• socket
• sprocket

Kids Definition

skyrocket

1 of 2 noun

sky·​rock·​et ˈskī-ˌräk-ət 

: rocket entry 1 sense 1

skyrocket

2 of 2 verb

1

: to shoot up suddenly

costs have skyrocketed

2

: to cause to rise or increase rapidly