rocker

noun

rock·​er ˈrä-kər How to pronounce rocker (audio)
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
Phrases
off one's rocker
: in a state marked by extreme confusion or mental unsoundness
… he felt dizzy, slightly off his rocker at this extraordinary assailment of his senses.Bernard Malamud

Examples of rocker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The retailer has been dropping new deals every week throughout the end of the month on items like Graco swings, Evenflo car seats, and Baby Einstein Play Mat, plus comfy rockers and breast pumps for you. Lauren Fischer, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024 On Friday, it was announced that the rockers and country hitmaker, 35, will be taking the stage together live for a first-time performance at the 2024 CMT Awards. Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 His distinct rocker hair is almost as big as his stage presence. Bryan West, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024 Olivia Rodrigo, is that really you, or did a rocker girl from 1996 time travel to star in your new music video? Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Mar. 2024 Among them, the rockers’ 1980 blockbuster Back in Black (Epic), their first U.K. No. 1, which rebounds to No. 10 on the midweek chart, while 1979’s Highway to Hell drives to No. 22, against an historic peak of No. 8. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2024 Forever — which features 12 new tracks from the Rock Hall-inducted Jersey rockers — is available to preorder now. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2024 After a two-year boycott, rocker Neil Young will bring his music back to Spotify. August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 Whiskey Myers The country rockers are the kind of band that would want to party on July 4, which is an open date on their tour ahead of a show in Rosemont, Illinois, on July 5. Journal Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of rocker was in 1760

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Cite this Entry

“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocker. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

rocker

noun
rock·​er ˈräk-ər How to pronounce rocker (audio)
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

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