Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

soft launch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.38 in modern English

Syllables: soft- launch
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The launch of a missile in such a way that the rocket motor ignites outside of the launch tube, ejecting the missile non-explosively.

noun

The release of a product or service (particularly software) to a limited audience, often in order to gain data on the product's usage and acceptance by customers.

noun

The subtle or ambiguous announcement of a romantic relationship, often via social media.

Informal; Transitive verb

verb

Alternative form of soft-launch.

Example Sentences

"Ms. Wright, who has done a soft launch on Instagram, shared that a healthy dose of mystery could be a good thing."

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Military.

Inflected Forms

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

Phrases

soft-launch cold launch hot launch

Frequently Paired Words

cold launch hot launch hard launch

Synonyms

soft opening soft release

Questions

What does soft launch mean?: The launch of a missile in such a way that the rocket motor ignites outside of the launch tube, ejecting the missile non-explosively.

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