alt-rocker noun

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Regularly writing in Nashville, Allen's moved between pop, country, K-pop, alt-rock and Latin music, combining elements of each in certain tracks. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2025 Many of sombr’s alt-rock idols ultimately turned away from pop stardom, burned out on the road or both. Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025 Accordingly, Water From Your Eyes’ proggy, taut, alt-rock bricolage captures a certain existential absurdity. Jenn Pelly, Time, 4 Dec. 2025 But a dollop of ’95 alt-rock sweetness almost overpowers it. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alt-rock

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alt-rock was in 1982

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“Alt-rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alt-rock. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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