Synonyms for

Rocker

Verb / ˈrɑ:kɜ: / Another word for rocker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or thing that rocks, especially a rocking chair or a musician who plays rock music.

Synonyms & similar words

rockingchair rocknrollmusician cradle sway swing oscillate vibrate see-saw teeter-totter wobble jiggle shimmy shake quiver tremble convulse jolt jounce bounce bob

Synonyms by register

Formal

pendulum oscillator swinger

Informal

rebel maverick iconoclast nonconformist

Literary

bohemian free spirit

Antonyms

sedentary still calm quiet stationary immobile stable

Common collocations

  • rocker arm
  • rocker panel
  • rocker switch
  • rocker bottom
  • rocker recliner
  • rocker bearing
  • rocker box

Word family

noun rocker
verb rock
adjective rocky

Usage note

The term 'rocker' can refer to a person who enjoys or plays rock music, or to a mechanical component that rocks or pivots. Context is crucial for understanding the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I sat in the rocker and knitted a scarf for my mom.
  2. The old wooden rocker creaked as I rocked back and forth.
  3. The band's lead singer is a famous rocker.
  4. I love the feeling of a gentle breeze rocking my hammock.
  5. The boat was rocked by the waves as we sailed across the ocean.

Quotes

  • I'm a rocker. I'm a roller, I'm an out-of-controller!
  • Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can't help but move to it. That's what happens to me. I can't help it.
  • I'm still a rocker at heart.

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