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

This Ltd later became synonymous with the silver company, which after some initial fits and starts skyrocketed to success, and enjoyed decades of stability and profits. —Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025

The cost of health insurance is skyrocketing, and delinquency rates for subprime auto loans and student debt are rising. —MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025

Residential electricity prices have skyrocketed almost 30% since 2021. —Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025

President Boric has been lambasted by Chile's right wing, who blame his administration for disregarding security, which is perceived to have skyrocketed under his leadership. —NPR, 14 Nov. 2025

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