alt-rocker noun

Examples of alt-rock in a Sentence

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The all-woman, alt-rock band from Toronto will be joined by Hello Mary and Brennan Wedl. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025 Their unvarnished alt-rock was led by wild-eyed singer Matt Shultz, a human rubber band who exhausted himself despite his vocals disappearing into the strong breeze. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025 Where to stay A contemporary, rustic-minimalist motel, Tourists owners include John Stirratt, bassist for Chicago alt-rock group Wilco. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025 The tones have been meticulously mapped to the emotional and melodic journey of Coldplay’s Yellow, a song that has become synonymous with 21st-century alt-rock optimism. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alt-rock

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alt-rock was in 1982

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“Alt-rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alt-rock. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.

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