blastoff

[blast-awf, -of, blahst-]

noun

Aerospace.

1. the launching of a rocket, guided missile, or spacecraft.

blastoff

/ ˈblɑːstˌɒf /

noun

1. the launching of a rocket under its own power

2. the time at which this occurs

verb

1. (adverb; when tr, usually passive) (of a rocket, spacemen, etc) to be launched

Word History and Origins

Origin of blastoff¹

First recorded in 1950–55; noun use of verb phrase blast off

Example Sentences

The launchpad also was damaged on blastoff — sending debris flying across nearly 400 acres.

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SpaceX's next-generation spacecraft Starship, developed to carry astronauts to the moon and beyond, was set for blastoff on Saturday for a repeat test launch from south Texas.

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Before my phone broke, I’d watched the blastoff footage online all the time to remind myself that I too was meant to be a scientist and someday walk in space.

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Many of those on waiting lists are biding their time before blastoff by signing up for training.

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The blastoff marked the first space crew launch since Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.

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Related Words

• launch 
• liftoff 
• takeoff