Meaning of the word blastoff in English

What does blastoff mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

blastoff

US /ˈblæstˌɔf/
UK /ˈblɑːstˌɒf/

Noun

the launching of a rocket or spacecraft

Example:
The space shuttle's blastoff was delayed due to bad weather.
We watched the spectacular blastoff from a safe distance.