rocket ship

noun

: a rocket-propelled spaceship

Examples of rocket ship in a Sentence

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The giant rocket ship was secured to a metal base with motorized wheels, slowly rolling along the road. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 31 July 2024 Little alien figures, a rocket ship, and glow-in-the-dark elements will quickly spark curiosity and imaginative play, making for a fun outer space journey. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024 The process was further modified to produce food for astronauts, and, later, refashioned to make fuel for planes, automobiles, and rocket ships. Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024 But while Altman may be enjoying the rocket ship that is OpenAI, his startup’s transition to a for-profit B corporation has led to significant turnover as senior executives continue heading for the exit. Dave Smith, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024 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 2 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

rocket ship

noun
: a spaceship driven by rockets
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