rocketeer

/ˈrɒkɪtiər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who flies a rocket, especially a historic aircraft such as the rocket-powered plane flown by the Lone Ranger in the 1930s.

“The rocketeer soared through the skies, reaching incredible speeds.”

2. noun

a person, especially a young person, who is interested in or follows rocketry.

“The rocketeer community came together to watch the rocket launch.”

3. noun

a person who operates a rocket-powered vehicle, especially in the context of a comic book or graphic novel series.

“The rocketeer flew through the city, dodging obstacles with ease.”

Synonyms

  • astronaut
  • cosmonaut
  • pilot

Antonyms

  • groundling
  • non-flier