skyrocket Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
    rocket.
  2. noun sends a firework display high into the sky
    rocket.
  3. verb shoot up abruptly, like a rocket
    rocket.
    • prices skyrocketed

WordNet

Sky"rock`et noun
Definitions
  1. A rocket that ascends high and burns as it flies; a species of fireworks.

Webster 1913