Liftoff (Noun)
Meaning
The initial ascent of a rocket from its launching pad.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The rocket's liftoff was delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions.
- Liftoff of the Saturn V rocket occurred at 9:32 a.m. on July 16, 1969.
- The roar of the engines grew louder as the spacecraft approached liftoff from its launchpad.
- Mission control gave the final clearance for liftoff of the International Space Station cargo resupply mission.
- The crowd of onlookers held their breath as the launch team counted down to liftoff of the historic spacecraft.