Rocker: meaning, definitions and examples

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rocker

 

[ หˆrษ’kษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musician genre

A rocker is a musician or band member who plays rock music, a genre characterized by a strong beat and often emphasizes the electric guitar. Rockers are known for their energetic performances, distinctive clothing styles, and sometimes rebellious attitude.

Synonyms

musician, performer, rock musician

Examples of usage

  • The rocker performed at the festival last night.
  • She has always dreamed of being a successful rocker.
  • The band includes a talented rocker on guitar.
Context #2 | Noun

furniture

A rocker is a type of chair that has two curved bands attached to the bottom of its legs, allowing it to rock back and forth. Rockers are commonly used for relaxation, often in a nursery to soothe babies to sleep.

Synonyms

rocking chair, rocking seat

Examples of usage

  • He loves sitting in his old wooden rocker.
  • The baby fell asleep in the rocker.
  • She enjoys reading in her rocking chair.

Translations

Translations of the word "rocker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roqueiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‰เค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rockmusiker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rocker

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rockman

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒƒใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rockeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rockero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rocker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ์ปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูˆูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rocker

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rocker

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘‡ๆปšๆญŒๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rocker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rockari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะพะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rocker

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rockero

Word origin

The word 'rocker' has its origins in the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'rock', which means to move back and forth. In the musical context, it became associated with rock music, a genre that emerged in the 1950s, reflecting a cultural revolution in sound and lifestyle. Prior to its use in music, 'rocker' referred to the rocking motion associated with various objects, including furniture like rocking chairs. The term encapsulates both the dynamic nature of rock music and the comfort associated with rocking furniture, making it versatile in language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,131, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.