Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blastoff
noun
/ˈblæstˌɔf/
Definition
The moment a spacecraft’s engines are ignited and it takes off from a launch pad.
Examples
- The rocket’s blastoff was successful, sending it into orbit.
- We watched the countdown and cheered at the blastoff from the launch site.
Meaning
Blastoff refers to the initial stage when a rocket or spacecraft starts its journey into space.
Synonyms
- Launch
- Takeoff
- Departure
