1
a
: either of two curving pieces of wood or metal on which an object (such as a cradle) rocks
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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These guerrilla pop-ups launched the heartland quartet – singer Tyson Ritter, lead guitarist Nick Wheeler, rhythm guitarist Mike Kennerty and drummer Chris Gaylor – into a world of TikToks and Instagram posts, simultaneously cultivating a fan base decades younger than the now-middle-aged rockers.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The rocker outsole propels feet forward, which comes in handy on long, technical trails, while a Gore-tex upper keeps water out during surprise spring showers.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Legendary rocker Lenny Kravitz was a great casting decision in this instance.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The rocker couldn't take his eyes off the reality star when she was dolled up for a date night in Las Vegas.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The rocker outsole propels feet forward, which comes in handy on long, technical trails, while a Gore-tex upper keeps water out during surprise spring showers.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Legendary rocker Lenny Kravitz was a great casting decision in this instance.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The rocker couldn't take his eyes off the reality star when she was dolled up for a date night in Las Vegas.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocker. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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
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