Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hard launch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.63 in modern English

Syllables: hard launch
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The launch of a guided missile in such a way that the missile's rocket engine is ignited while still inside the launch assembly or tube.

noun

The release of a product or service (particularly software) to the general public.

noun

The explicit announcement of a romantic relationship, often via social media.

Informal

verb

Alternative form of hard-launch.

Example Sentences

"A hard launch is technically simpler than a soft launch, but produces a large backblast."
"The hard launch of what appeared to be the hottest new relationship in town – Billanna? Winty? – at the 2023 Met Gala saw Vogue supremo Wintour, who has hosted the Met Gala for 30 years, walk the red carpet arm in arm with the dashing and debonair Love Actually star, a man Clive James named “the nation’s leading male sexpot”."

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

hard launches (plural) hard launches (present, singular) hard launching (participle, present) hard launched (participle, past) hard launched (past)

Phrases

hard-launch cold launch hot launch

Frequently Paired Words

cold launch hot launch soft launch

Questions

What does hard launch mean?: The launch of a guided missile in such a way that the missile's rocket engine is ignited while still inside the launch assembly or tube.

How to pronounce hard launch

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hard launch”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hard launch”.
Repeat and practice — Say “hard launch” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.