rocket ship

noun

: a rocket-propelled spaceship

Examples of rocket ship in a Sentence

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A way to go up to space without flying a rocket ship would be useful, but getting there is tricky. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025 His brother comes home from school and builds a rocket ship. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Aug. 2025 The Gambler and His Cowboys, tells both those stories, offering plenty for viewers hoping to relive the Jimmy Johnson era roller coaster or get a peek inside the business rocket ship that has refused to come down. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Novelty waffle makers create waffles in fun shapes, like rocket ships or cartoon characters. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rocket ship

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rocket ship was in 1927

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“Rocket ship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocket%20ship. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

rocket ship

noun
: a spaceship driven by rockets
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