Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

liftoff

/lˈɪftˌɔf/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.68 in modern English

Syllables: liftoff
IPA: /lˈɪftˌɔf/

16

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The point in the launch of a rocket or an aircraft where it leaves contact with the ground.

noun

The point at which a person or animal leaves the ground, as for example when jumping.

noun

The point of launching into success or action.

Example Sentences

"we have liftoff [in narration of launches]"
"As she was on her approach to the hoop, taking that first Jordanesque liftoff step, her mouth guard fell floorward. Undeterred, she kept going up with the ball in her right hand."
"Ederson was booked and received lengthy treatment, meaning that Mac Allister had to wait and wait. His penalty, though, bristled with assurance. Liverpool had liftoff. The home crowd sensed that this was their moment."

Etymology

Deverbal from lift off.

Inflected Forms

liftoffs (plural) lift-off (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

lift liftup uplift

Synonyms

takeoff

Antonyms

touchdown splashdown

Questions

How do you pronounce liftoff?: The recorded pronunciation is /lˈɪftˌɔf/.
What does liftoff mean?: The point in the launch of a rocket or an aircraft where it leaves contact with the ground.
Where does liftoff come from?: Deverbal from lift off.

How to pronounce liftoff

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