Boston rocker

noun

: a wooden rocking chair with a high spindle back, a decorative top panel, and a seat and arms that curve down at the front

Illustration of Boston rocker

Illustration of boston rocker

Examples of Boston rocker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
That arrangement was recommended by Janet Travell, the doctor who grew famous for prescribing John F. Kennedy his Boston rocker. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2024 The Boston rockers postponed all remaining dates in late September and shared the news on social media. The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024 Pixies It's been 19 years since these reunited Boston rockers staked their claim as the abrasive elder statesmen at Coachella while riding a wave of nostalgia for a moment based, in part, on a rejection of nostalgia. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Boston rocker was in 1836

Dictionary Entries Near Boston rocker

Cite this Entry

“Boston rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Boston%20rocker. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!