rocker

noun

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

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There's even a bit of slapback on that vocal as Jim Andreas sings of a sad, sad generator he's convinced will take the pain away on the most contagious rocker of the year so far. — Ed Masley, azcentral, "These are the best songs of 2018, so far," 12 July 2018 In 2016, Gvasalia created a limited-edition hoodie dedicated to the Russian rocker Zemfira. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Decoding the Georgian and Russian Symbols at Vetements," 2 July 2018 But the one piece of furniture that had Joanna's Instagram followers and celebs alike going wild is the rocker Crew's sleeping in. — Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "Here's Where To Buy Joanna Gaines's Chic Baby Bouncer — And See Inside Her Nursery," 1 July 2018 Privacy - Terms Year seven of this tucked-away, independently operated gathering boasts a Tom Petty theme, with several of the Sacramento-area artists on the lineup teasing a plot to pay tribute to the late iconic rocker throughout the weekend. — Aaron Davis, sacbee, "Owlfest gathering in Grass Valley pays tribute to Tom Petty," 21 June 2018 The veteran rocker's show — which has grossed $65.3 million at the box office to date — was structured around excerpts from his 2016 memoir, Born to Run. — Evan Real, The Hollywood Reporter, "Tonys: Bruce Springsteen Honored With Special Award," 11 June 2018 That’s his chiming, often outrageously distorted vintage Rickenbacker 330 electric guitar pumping up the rockers. — Hector Saldana, San Antonio Express-News, "New album a career peak for singer-songwriter Patricia Vonne," 1 June 2018 Your best bet to see the rockers is in Boston in September. — Todd Stewart, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando concerts: 7 tours NOT coming to Orlando this summer," 1 June 2018 The rocker had been had been vacationing on Gran Canaria, one of Spain's Canary Islands, RT reported. — Lisa Gutierrez, kansascity, "Russian rocker kicked off flight for odor dies of disease he called 'very smelly'," 28 June 2018

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