Word
rocker
Phoneticsrock·er
US/ˈɹɑkɝ/
UK/ɹˈɒkɐ/
Definition
n. a person who loves rock music, or a piece of furniture like a chair that moves back and forth.
n. a person who performs or enjoys rock music; also refers to a curved support or a chair mounted on such supports to allow rocking motion.
Examples
“He has been a dedicated rocker since his teenage years.”
“The old woman sat in her wooden rocker on the porch, watching the sunset every evening.”
“While the subculture has evolved, the classic image of the leather-clad rocker remains a potent symbol of mid-century musical rebellion.”
Examples
simple
“He has been a dedicated rocker since his teenage years.”
contextual
“The old woman sat in her wooden rocker on the porch, watching the sunset every evening.”
complex
“While the subculture has evolved, the classic image of the leather-clad rocker remains a potent symbol of mid-century musical rebellion.”
Usage
Informal when referring to a person; neutral when referring to furniture or mechanical parts.
Pitfall
He is a rockier
He is a rocker
Learners sometimes confuse the noun 'rocker' with the comparative adjective 'rockier' (more rocky).
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