rocker

noun

rock·​er ˈrä-kər 

1

a

: either of two curving pieces of wood or metal on which an object (such as a cradle) rocks

b

: any of various objects (such as a rocking chair or an infant's toy having a seat placed between side pieces) that rock on rockers

c

: any of various objects in the form of a rocker or with parts resembling a rocker (such as a skate with a curved blade)

d(1)

: any of the curved stripes at the lower part of a chevron worn by a noncommissioned officer above the rank of sergeant

(2)

: the curved stripe at the upper part of a chevron worn by a chief petty officer

2

: any of various devices that work with a rocking motion

3

: a rock performer, song, or enthusiast

see also:

off one's rocker

Examples of rocker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Following a handful of summer shows, the London post-rockers will kick things off in Dorset in September before heading back to North America for stops through Canada and the States. —Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026

The legendary rocker died on July 22, 2025, at 76 years old. —Staff Author, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026

The Cure frontman was in the same London studio as the legendary rockers when Jagger ran into him. —Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026

Among those who reportedly said no were British rocker PJ Harvey, alternative rock group Garbage (led by Shirley Manson), and riot grrrl band Sleater-Kinney. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing rocker

• Boston rocker
• hard rocker
• off one's rocker
• platform rocker
• rocker arm
• rocker panel

Rhymes for rocker

• blocker
• chalker
• cocker
• docker
• hawker
• hocker
• knocker
• locker
• mocker
• ocher
• shocker
• soccer

Kids Definition

rocker

noun

rock·​er ˈräk-ər 

1

a

: a curving piece of wood or metal on which an object (as a cradle) rocks

b

: a structure or device (as a chair) that rocks on rockers

2

: a device that works with a rocking motion

3

: a rock singer, musician, fan, or song