Synonyms of rockernext
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
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Examples of rocker in a Sentence

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The right temple features a multipurpose rocker and action button on the underside, near the hinge, with an additional button on the top side. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 Aside from the rebellious English rockers, Friday’s other highlights included one of punk’s most captivating frontpersons with Dani Miller showing why Surfbort is always a must-watch band. — Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Nickelback’s chart record is proof the rockers can still fill arenas. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 But, of course, this is all very elderly stuff now—we’re going back more than sixty years to the mods and rockers first battling it out on Brighton beach. — Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rocker

Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of rocker was in 1760

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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocker. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

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

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