1
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
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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
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The rocker’s two sons both came from different relationships.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The alternative rockers last toured together in 2009 with their Summer Tour.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Critics and record companies were initially unwilling to expand their ideas about what a rocker looked like, but in 1989, Kravitz was booked as the opening act on three separate tours—Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, David Bowie, and Bob Dylan—and Virgin Records released his debut album.
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Fans of the rocker and those interested in his life’s story can stream it on Paramount+.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The alternative rockers last toured together in 2009 with their Summer Tour.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Critics and record companies were initially unwilling to expand their ideas about what a rocker looked like, but in 1989, Kravitz was booked as the opening act on three separate tours—Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, David Bowie, and Bob Dylan—and Virgin Records released his debut album.
—Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Fans of the rocker and those interested in his life’s story can stream it on Paramount+.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocker. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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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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