rocket ship

noun

1. a rocket-propelled aircraft or spacecraft.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rocket ship¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

In 2018, The New York Times dubbed Bezos a “style icon” for his evolving tastes; this was a few years after Bezos bought The Washington Post and after his rocket ship company, Blue Origin, began conducting test launches.

From Salon

“What’s great about America is that we’re on a rocket ship right now and can keep accelerating with the right policies and execution,” Levie posted on X.

From Los Angeles Times

That outlook changed — literally overnight — when Biden stepped aside and threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, who’s been riding a rocket ship ever since.

From Los Angeles Times

Alex and JP scream as we plummet with the force of a rocket ship.

From Literature

“I drove a rocket ship today,” Bell said.

From Seattle Times