Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

skyrocket

verb

/ˈskaɪˌrɒk.ɪt/

Definition

To rise very quickly or suddenly.

Examples

After the release of the new smartphone, sales began to skyrocket.
His enthusiasm for his work skyrocketed when he received positive feedback from clients.
The company’s stock prices skyrocketed after the successful launch of their latest product.

Meaning

The term ‘skyrocket’ is often used to describe a rapid increase in something, such as prices, popularity, or results, that appears to soar upwards, similar to how a rocket launches into the sky.