noun
Uncommon
rocker
ROK-uh
Rocker (noun) means a rocking chair, or the curved piece underneath it that lets it rock. Example: “Grandpa spent every evening in his old wooden rocker.”
noun
1
A rocking chair, or the curved piece underneath it that lets it rock.
"Grandpa spent every evening in his old wooden rocker."
2
A performer or fan of rock music.
"The old rocker still tours with his band at seventy."
3
A switch that tilts on a pivot when pressed, used for lights and appliances.
"Flip the rocker switch to turn on the fan."
How to use rocker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rocking chair, a rock musician or fan, or a type of tilting switch.
Memory tip
The phrase "off one's rocker" means someone is acting crazy — it comes from the rocking chair sense.
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Common pairings
off one's rocker
rocker switch
aging rocker
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Word forms
- Plural
- rockers
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Etymology
From "rock" (to sway back and forth) plus the agent suffix "-er."
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Rhymes for rocker
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What does “rocker” mean?
The word “rocker” means a rocking chair, or the curved piece underneath it that lets it rock. In plain terms, a rocking chair, a rock musician or fan, or a type of tilting switch.
How do you pronounce “rocker”?
“Rocker” is pronounced ROK-uh (/ˈɹɑ.kɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rocker” in a sentence?
Here is “rocker” used in a sentence: “Grandpa spent every evening in his old wooden rocker.”
What part of speech is “rocker”?
“Rocker” is a noun.
Is “rocker” a common word?
“Rocker” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rocker” have?
“Rocker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rocking chair, or the curved piece underneath it that lets it rock.
