rocket ship
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of rocket ship
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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It stood outside a brick six-flat, also fittingly painted blue, and decorated with a few stickers: “Protect Native Plants,” a rocket ship from a regional space camp, several iridescent birds.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
An observer will never see a nearby rocket ship pass by faster than light.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Braggadocious, maybe—but tastefully free of rocket ship emojis.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
Whether because audiences simply enjoy techno-optimism or because a friendly position helps with guest booking, it does seem like non-adversarial tech coverage is a rocket ship right now.
From Slate ● Apr. 7, 2026
On the television Mr. Cronkite said they were going to send a rocket ship to the moon.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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