A cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents, used typically as a firework or signal.
The rocket soared into the sky, leaving a trail of smoke behind.
Engineers meticulously prepared the rocket for its journey into outer space.
The children marveled at the liftoff of the colorful model rocket.
The space agency planned to launch a new generation of rockets for deep-space exploration.
