rock and roller

noun

rock and roll·​er ˌrä-kən-ˈrō-lər How to pronounce rock and roller (audio)
variants or rock 'n' roller

Examples of rock and roller in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dozens of working rock and rollers have played the roles of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins in the show, then brought these classic tunes back to the clubs. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2024 Priscilla also praised Austin Butler's performance as the late-rock and roller. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rock and roller was in 1956

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Cite this Entry

“Rock and roller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20and%20roller. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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