skyrocket
UK: ˈskaɪrɒkɪt | US: ˈskaɪrɑːkɪt
n. a type of firework that ascends rapidly into the sky before exploding
vi. to rise or increase rapidly and dramatically
The word "skyrocket" combines "sky," referring to the celestial expanse, and "rocket," derived from the Italian "rocchetta" (a small spindle or bobbin), later associated with projectile motion. Originally describing fireworks that shoot skyward, the verb form emerged in the 19th century to metaphorically depict rapid escalation, mirroring the firework's explosive ascent.
The skyrocket burst into a shower of sparks above the crowd.
Housing prices have skyrocketed in the past decade.
They launched a skyrocket to celebrate the festival.
Demand for the product skyrocketed after the celebrity endorsement.
Her popularity skyrocketed overnight after the viral video.