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
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
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During his own speech, Trump spoke about Kid Rock, saying the rocker had called him and asked him if he could be involved with the convention.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
The tour, which the British rockers first announced in July 2024, comes almost 15 years after the Gallagher brothers famously broke up in 2009 after a reported backstage argument.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Speaking on Canada’s Q with Tom Power, the rocker didn’t hold back on his concerns about the modern music business.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
Benson Boone, a 22-year-old glam rocker, got his tux torn off and then executed flips in a glistening bodysuit; Raye, a 27-year-old hip-hop–soul fusionist from the U.K., crooned and scatted with remarkable finesse in front of an old-timey bandstand.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
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Janelle Ash, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
The tour, which the British rockers first announced in July 2024, comes almost 15 years after the Gallagher brothers famously broke up in 2009 after a reported backstage argument.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Explore Bush Gavin Rossdale See latest videos, charts and news
Speaking on Canada’s Q with Tom Power, the rocker didn’t hold back on his concerns about the modern music business.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
Benson Boone, a 22-year-old glam rocker, got his tux torn off and then executed flips in a glistening bodysuit; Raye, a 27-year-old hip-hop–soul fusionist from the U.K., crooned and scatted with remarkable finesse in front of an old-timey bandstand.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocker. Accessed 17 Feb. 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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