# Roche

/ˈɹoʊʃ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/roche
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a large rock or a piece of stone. You might hear this word in certain parts of the UK or in old stories.

For teachers: a rock or stone; specifically used in geological contexts or within certain British dialects to refer to a mass of rock.

## Examples

- The climbers reached the top of the large roche.
- The castle was built directly onto a solid roche to ensure its foundations would never shift.
- The geological survey identified several layers of roche beneath the topsoil, suggesting that the valley was once the site of significant volcanic activity.

## Usage notes

- Often used in geological descriptions or as a dialectal variant of 'rock' in Northern England.

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