rocker

noun

rock·​er ˈrä-kər 

1

a

: 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

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

In the ‘70s, rocker Frank Zappa named his children Moon Unit and Dweezil, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter's name, Apple, ushered in a new era of headline-making names, like Pilot Inspektor, Audio Science, and Moxie Crimefighter. —Kara Nesvig, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024

One of the most famous such releases from the rockers debuts on several charts in their home country this week, thanks to a special music industry-only holiday that’s made the title a bestseller. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

The 66th Grammy Awards was hosted by Trevor Noah with Taylor Swift becoming the first singer to win Album of the Year four times and indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers also winning big. —Peter White, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024

Volume and channel rockers are below the navigation pad, along with playback controls. —PCMAG, 27 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing rocker

• Boston rocker
• hard rocker
• platform rocker
• rocker arm
• rocker panel

Kids Definition

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