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

see also:

off one's rocker

Examples of rocker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The performance happened on a day when Coachella has a notable number of rockers — Jack White kicked things off in the Mojave Tent in a set announced earlier this week and there was much excitement for the Strokes on the Coachella stage Saturday night before headliner Justin Bieber. —Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026

For a set that feels like a true lounging experience, this swivel glider rocker set is an easy yes. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026

The rocker's close pal and fellow musician Mike Lawson revealed the couple's engagement on Threads in March 2025. —Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026

The veteran garage rockers will share As Is on June 26 as a joint release from K and their own label, Wig Out! —Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026

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

Rhymes for rocker

• blocker
• chalker
• cocker
• docker
• hawker
• hocker
• knocker
• locker
• mocker
• ocher
• shocker
• soccer

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