alternative rock

noun

: alternative music that blends elements of conventional rock with influences from other musical styles (such as punk rock, hard rock, hip-hop, or folk)

Examples of alternative rock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The group, whose sound has often been described as melodic hardcore and alternative rock, has released four albums, each to more success and acclaim than the last. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

For Auf der Maur, the demos represent a private counterpoint to the high-pressure world of major-label alternative rock. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 20 July 2026

Cinephiles, fans of alternative rock, or Ben Wyatt could tell you that Kay Hanley, the front woman of the popular ’90s band Letters to Cleo, provided the vocals of Josie McCoy in Josie and the Pussycats. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 June 2026

Debuting today across all Eros channels are the first two artists – alternative rock singer Jordan and Bollywood pop artist Tanu, with the latter aimed at Gen Z audiences. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for alternative rock

• aftershock
• antiknock
• arawak
• hollyhock
• interlock
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock