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

The rockers continue to chart new smashes to this day, and their Greatest Hits: The Ultimate Collection is a fairly steady performer across the country. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025

The dates, which are part of the band’s ongoing Music of the Spheres World Tour, mark the rockers’ first-ever stadium show in the country, according to Coldplay's Instagram page. —Bailey Richards, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025

And that’s exactly what these multi-platinum-selling rockers are doing once again — this time to help out with Los Angeles fire relief efforts. —Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025

Long before Jesse Eisenberg and Sebastian Stan both earned 2025 Golden Globe Awards nominations, the pair appeared together in an indie coming-of-age drama that marked the directorial debut of rocker Fred Durst. —Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025

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