Phrase guide

water rocket

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈwɔːtə(ɹ)ˌɹɒkɪt/

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noun

Meaning 1

A rocket that uses water as a propellant, which is forced out of the rocket by compressed air or other gas.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We built a water rocket in science class today.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From water + rocket.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 水火箭 (shuǐhuǒjiàn) — a rocket that uses water as a propellant
  • Dutch: waterraket — a rocket that uses water as a propellant
  • French: fusée à eau — a rocket that uses water as a propellant
  • French: fusée hydropneumatique — a rocket that uses water as a propellant
  • German: Wasserrakete — a rocket that uses water as a propellant
  • Japanese: ペットボトルロケット (pettobotoru roketto) — a rocket that uses water as a propellant
  • Korean: 물로켓 (mulloket) — a rocket that uses water as a propellant