rockhopper

noun

rock·​hop·​per ˈräk-ˌhä-pər 

: a small penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) with a short thick bill and a yellow crest

Examples of rockhopper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Secrets of the Penguins captured on film a mixed-species penguin couple consisting of a female rockhopper and a male macaroni penguin. —Kelli Bender, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Across extremely varied and challenging environments, the intricate stories of penguin species—such as rockhoppers, gentoos, macaronis and Magellanic—are unveiled. —Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025

Travelers may see a variety of penguins including Adélie, emperor, chinstrap, king, rockhopper, gentoo and macaroni. —Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

The clip continues with dynamic shots of the numerous penguin species featured in the series, including Gentoo and rockhopper penguins, while Lively recites the birds' achievements. —Kelli Bender, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rockhopper

• eavesdropper
• grasshopper
• improper
• leafhopper
• sharecropper
• chopper
• copper
• cropper
• dropper
• pauper
• popper
• proper