# rocker

/ˈɹɑkɝ/ (US) · /ɹˈɒkɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

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

## Definition

a person who loves rock music, or a piece of furniture like a chair that moves back and forth.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He is a rockier" but "He is a rocker" — Learners sometimes confuse the noun 'rocker' with the comparative adjective 'rockier' (more rocky).

## Usage notes

- Informal when referring to a person; neutral when referring to furniture or mechanical parts.

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