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a
: either of two curving pieces of wood or metal on which an object (such as a cradle) rocks
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
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The hairstyle, which was popularized in the 1980s after gaining momentum in the 1970s from rockers like David Bowie, is a significant switch-up for the Running Man star.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The British rocker touched down in Sydney earlier this week and quickly drew massive fan attention after attending a pop-up photo gallery exhibition in Newtown, where crowds reportedly became so large that police were called to manage the situation.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2026
As part of the Grateful Dead, the legendary rocker also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
The evaluation found that the rockers had moved out of position and the bridge was not functioning the way it was supposed to, Bolon said.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The British rocker touched down in Sydney earlier this week and quickly drew massive fan attention after attending a pop-up photo gallery exhibition in Newtown, where crowds reportedly became so large that police were called to manage the situation.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2026
As part of the Grateful Dead, the legendary rocker also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
The evaluation found that the rockers had moved out of position and the bridge was not functioning the way it was supposed to, Bolon said.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocker. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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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
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