rocker

noun

rock·er ˈrä-kər

: either of two curving pieces of wood or metal on which an object (such as a cradle) rocks

: 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

: 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

: any of various devices that work with a rocking motion

: 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 rockers will follow in the footsteps of U2, who inaugurated the space just weeks ago. —

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 Over the years, both rockers have spoken candidly about their long-running friendship. —

Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023 The lounge rocker folds almost flat and opens as easily as any other folding chair. —

Matthew Parker, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2023 End of carousel During the era of the golden god, when jean-stuffing rockers roamed the Earth searching for drugs, groupies and TV sets to toss, the members of Rush seemed content keeping to themselves. —

Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023 Casinos promote maturing rockers, and Albuquerque features a veritable ecosystem of personal-injury attorney ads. —

Abe Streep, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2023 Enough so, in fact, that these Frankenmuth, Mi rockers may someday join their heroes Led Zeppelin in Cleveland. 12. —

Jim Harrington, SPIN, 8 Nov. 2023 The rocker then spoke about his son on the One Life One Chance with Toby Morse podcast late last month. —

Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023 Unlike the wholesome pop of that movie tie-in album, Desire Wire cast Bullens as an arena-ready rocker eager to kick out a few jams. —

David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2023 See More

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