Synonyms for

Roche

Verb / rəʊtʃ / / rəʊʃ / Another word for roche — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Roche is a surname of French origin. It is also a name of a pharmaceutical company based in Switzerland.

Synonyms & similar words

Rock Stone Boulder Cliff Hill Mountain Ridge Summit Crag Escarpment Precipice Scarp Bluff Promontory Mound Knoll Peak Butte Mesa Plateau

Synonyms by register

Formal

rock stone boulder outcrop

Informal

rock stone lump

Literary

crag mass stone

Antonyms

plain flat level smooth valley lowland

Common collocations

  • granite roche
  • limestone roche
  • rocky roche
  • large roche
  • isolated roche
  • ancient roche
  • glacial roche

Word family

noun roche

Usage note

Roche is a geological term for a rocky mass or outcrop. It is less common in everyday language than 'rock' or 'stone'.

Example sentences

  1. The Roche family has a long history in France.
  2. Roche is a leading pharmaceutical company in the world.
  3. The climbers reached the top of the Roche.
  4. The Roche was too steep to climb.
  5. The Roche was covered in snow.

Quotes

  • The Roche is a symbol of strength and stability.
  • Climbing the Roche was the most thrilling experience of my life.
  • Looking at the Roche from afar, it seemed impossible to conquer.

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