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.—
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Menu buttons flank the pad, with volume and channel rockers and dedicated service buttons for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Samsung TV Plus, and YouTube below them.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Creed hasn’t released a new album in more than a decade, but the rockers still maintain an impressive positioning on the Billboard charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Besides Kool Keith, who’s been blurring the lines between punk rock and hip-hop since the 1980s, and midwestern rocker/rapper MC Homeless, the show at Space Ballroom on April 5 at 8 p.m. features DJ Halo, Marc Live, J Stylez and Dear Derrick.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
The Scottish rockers reach L.A. in the Human Fear tour.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Creed hasn’t released a new album in more than a decade, but the rockers still maintain an impressive positioning on the Billboard charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Besides Kool Keith, who’s been blurring the lines between punk rock and hip-hop since the 1980s, and midwestern rocker/rapper MC Homeless, the show at Space Ballroom on April 5 at 8 p.m. features DJ Halo, Marc Live, J Stylez and Dear Derrick.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
The Scottish rockers reach L.A. in the Human Fear tour.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocker. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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