rocker

noun

rock·​er ˈrä-kər 

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 opening act, Toronto-area progressive rockers Zon, did little to whet the appetite for the heavy metal fans. —Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024

While aging rockers like the Rolling Stones can just keep replaying their hits, golfers have to continue producing exceptional shots against players a third their age. —Paul Sullivan, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024

The veteran rockers, who postponed their Peace Out farewell tour after only a few shows in September, will return for a 40-date run starting Sept. 20 in Pittsburgh. —USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024

In the first photo in the rocker's carousel of images, Rocky’s tiny foot rested on Barker's drum, beside a pair of drumsticks. —Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024

The rockers' rubber padding underneath also prevents them from scratching your deck. —Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024

And following his fourth spinal surgery in September 2023, the Black Sabbath rocker has been focused on his health and mobility. —Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024

Jagger, 80, captioned the video, featuring the rocker flailing his arms around at the cameraperson during a live cover of the 2011 track. —Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024

Violent Femmes will take fans back in time when the alt rockers perform their first two albums cover-to-cover during a May 16 concert at Old National Centre in Indianapolis. —The Indianapolis Star, 29 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing rocker

• Boston rocker
• hard rocker
• off one's rocker
• platform rocker
• rocker arm
• rocker panel

Kids Definition

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