rocker

rock·er | \ ˈrä-kər

Definition of rocker

1a : 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

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 New Wave rocker Ric Ocasek was inducted as lead vocalist for The Cars, who roared out of Boston in the late 1970s. — BostonGlobe.com, "You're using a browser set to private or incognito mode.," 31 Dec. 2019 Elsewhere NYE Shimmy and shake your way to indie dance euphoria with headlie sets from lofi psych-disco king Neon Indian and cool groove rocker Amtrac. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "New Year's Eve 2019 Party Guide: The Best Dance Parties to Ring in 2020," 20 Dec. 2019 Halsey & Evan Peters The singer was seen on a date with the American Horror Story actor at Six Flags Magic Mountain in L.A. on Sept. 21, after her split from British rocker Yungblud. — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE.com, "Meet the New Celebrity Fall/Winter Couples of 2019," 17 Dec. 2019 Customers ran the gamut, from punk rockers looking for electric guitars to refined piano teachers looking for sheet music for recitals. — Kieran Nicholson, The Denver Post, "Rockley Music Center preps for its final note at Lakewood location," 16 Dec. 2019 Solo Styles clearly favors a modern-day ‘70s rocker archetype, both in appearance and sound. — Washington Post, "How Harry Styles navigated solo stardom, from One Direction to ‘Fine Line’," 13 Dec. 2019 Go the extra mile with a sequin-covered style, or a rocker-chic boot in a roaring leopard print. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "This Is the Snazziest Men’s Dress Shoe for the Holidays," 13 Dec. 2019 Old 97’s: Roots rockers serve up their first Holiday Hoopla!, which should entail holiday favorites but with faster tempos and more sweat. — Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle, "Houston holiday shows: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Pentatonix and more," 2 Dec. 2019 The all-ages concert begins at 5 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.) and also includes EDM performer Aerotek, rockers Steelheart and Blandini, and locals Elsten Torres, Mason Pace, Jeffrey James Gang, Southern Blood and the BBS Allstars. — Ben Crandell, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Hurricane Dorian benefit concert in Pompano Beach: Cheap Trick, Sebastian Bach, Foghat, DJ Laz," 5 Nov. 2019

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