Rocker

Pronunciation: /rɑkər/

Definitions of rocker

noun a type of music characterized by a strong rhythm and simple melody, typically played loudly on electric guitar

Example Sentences

A1 She sat on the rocking chair and gently swayed back and forth.

A2 The baby fell asleep in the rocker while listening to lullabies.

B1 The rocker at the concert had long hair and tattoos, fitting the image of a rock musician.

B2 The antique rocker in the corner of the room was beautifully crafted with intricate designs.

C1 The famous musician was known for his wild antics on stage, often jumping onto the rocker during performances.

C2 The iconic rocker's autobiography revealed the struggles and triumphs of his legendary career in the music industry.

Examples of rocker in a Sentence

formal The musician sat on the antique wooden rocker while playing his guitar.

informal I love relaxing on the porch rocker with a good book.

slang That dude is a total rocker, he knows how to shred on the guitar.

figurative She's a real emotional rocker, always going from highs to lows in a matter of minutes.

Grammatical Forms of rocker

• past tense: rocked
• plural: rockers
• comparative: more rock
• superlative: most rock
• present tense: rock
• future tense: will rock
• perfect tense: have rocked
• continuous tense: rocking
• singular: rocker
• positive degree: rock
• infinitive: to rock
• gerund: rocking
• participle: rocking

Origin and Evolution of rocker

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'rocker' originated from the Middle English word 'rokkere' which meant one who rocks or a cradle. It was derived from the Old English word 'roccian' meaning to sway or move back and forth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rocker' evolved to refer to a type of chair or furniture that rocks back and forth. It is now commonly used to describe a curved piece of wood or metal attached to the bottom of a chair or cradle that allows it to move in a rocking motion.