Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for catapult. Search instead for katapulte.
Definitions

catapult

[kat-uh-puhlt, -poolt] / ˈkæt əˌpʌlt, -ˌpʊlt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The rocket is slated to catapult into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County carrying dozens of satellites.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

But tech journalist Kara Swisher argues its "gorgeous marketing" helped catapult it into the mainstream.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Musk plans to create a “self-growing city” on the moon and catapult satellites into orbit from the lunar surface.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

That’s weakening a reliable catapult into executive-track jobs that can pay hundreds of thousands of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

This one looked a lot like a catapult.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




Vocabulary lists containing catapult