hard rock

noun

: rock music marked by a heavy regular beat, high amplification, and usually frenzied performances

Examples of hard rock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bulk of that growth came from lithium extracted from hard rock mines in the form of a mineral called spodumene. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

The acoustic shock waves may strike soft soil, hard rock, various forms of human infrastructure, and so on, each of which will affect how energy gets transmitted. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

After decades together creating a hybrid of hard rock and glam metal, Kiss finally said goodbye in 2023 with a final concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hard rock

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk