rocker

rocker — noun

1. A long curved part fixed beneath a chair or cradle; each chair or cradle has two

1.名詞B1
釋義

A long curved part fixed beneath a chair or cradle; each chair or cradle has two of them, and they allow the object to tilt back and forth.

例句

The carpenter sanded the rockers on the old rocking chair until every surface felt smooth to the touch.

often plural: the rockers

One of the rockers on the old cradle had cracked from years of use.

collocation: rocker on [object]

同義詞
  • runner

    Similar curved piece on a sled or skate; less common for furniture.

文法句型

rocker + verb (the rockers creak)

adjective + rocker (a wooden rocker)

用法筆記

Often used in the plural (rockers) because the two supports function as a pair under the chair or cradle.

2. A seat attached to two curved bottom pieces, so that the person sitting in it ca

2.名詞B1
釋義

A seat attached to two curved bottom pieces, so that the person sitting in it can sway gently back and forth.

例句

Meera sat in the wooden rocker on the porch and watched the sunset.

sit in a rocker

William bought a cushioned rocker for the nursery before the baby was born.

adjective + rocker: cushioned rocker

同義詞
  • rocking chair

    Fuller form of the same meaning; more common in speech.

  • glider

    A chair that slides on a track instead of rocking on curved supports.

文法句型

sit in a rocker

adjective + rocker (an old rocker)

用法筆記

Rocking chair is more widely used in everyday conversation; rocker is a shorter, equally natural alternative.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a rocker for the living room.' (ambiguous — could mean a musician).
✅I bought a rocking chair for the living room.
💡Use rocking chair or add context like 'porch rocker' to avoid confusion with senses 3–4.

3. Someone who performs rock music — by singing, playing electric guitar, or drummi

3.名詞B1
釋義

Someone who performs rock music — by singing, playing electric guitar, or drumming in a band that produces loud, beat-heavy songs.

例句

The rocker walked on stage carrying a red electric guitar and the crowd cheered.

definite article: the rocker

Jude was a local rocker who played gigs at small clubs every weekend.

adjective + rocker: local rocker

同義詞
  • rock musician

    Explicit about the performer role; more formal.

  • rock guitarist

    Narrower — specifies the instrument rather than the general genre role.

文法句型

adjective + rocker (a famous rocker)

rocker + verb (the rocker performed)

用法筆記

Can describe any musician in the rock genre — singers, guitarists, bass players, or drummers. Distinguish from sense 4 (ROCK FAN), which describes a listener rather than a performer.

常見錯誤

❌That rocker at the concert was screaming wildly.' (unclear if performer or fan).
✅That rocker on stage played an incredible guitar solo.
💡Add stage or performer context to make the musician meaning clear.

4. A person who enjoys listening to rock music, especially heavy metal or hard rock

4.名詞B2
釋義

A person who enjoys listening to rock music, especially heavy metal or hard rock, often as part of their identity or lifestyle.

例句

Caleb is a devoted rocker who owns every album that the band ever released.

adjective + rocker: devoted rocker

A crowd of rockers lined up outside the stadium hours before the gates opened.

collective plural: crowd of rockers

同義詞
  • heavy metal fan

    More specific; sense 4 includes but is not limited to heavy metal.

  • music lover

    Broader term; not necessarily focused on rock.

文法句型

adjective + rocker (a true rocker)

rocker + verb (rockers gathered)

用法筆記

Overlaps partly with sense 3 (ROCK MUSICIAN); the context of performing versus listening differentiates them. Sense 4 is often used with modifiers like true or devoted.

常見錯誤

❌He is a rocker who plays the guitar in a band.' (sense 3 meaning, not sense 4).
✅He is a rocker who goes to every concert in town.
💡The context of attending shows as a listener points to sense 4.

5. A song in the rock music style, typically featuring a strong beat, electric guit

5.名詞B1
釋義

A song in the rock music style, typically featuring a strong beat, electric guitars, and a driving rhythm.

例句

The radio station played a classic rocker from the 1970s after the news.

adjective + rocker: classic rocker

Mizuki heard a new rocker on the streaming app and saved it to her playlist.

同義詞
  • rock song

    More common and explicit term for a single piece of rock music.

  • rock anthem

    A powerful, widely known rock song, often with a singalong chorus.

文法句型

adjective + rocker (a classic rocker)

play a rocker

用法筆記

Often preceded by an adjective such as classic, old, or new to describe the era or style of the song.

常見錯誤

❌She sang a beautiful rocker at the concert.' (unusual — rocker as a song is less common).
✅She sang a beautiful rock song at the concert.
💡Rock song is more natural for referring to a single piece of music.

6. A person belonging to a 1960s British youth group known for wearing leather outf

6.名詞B2
釋義

A person belonging to a 1960s British youth group known for wearing leather outfits, riding motorbikes, and being fans of early rock and roll.

例句

In 1960s London, rockers often gathered at cafés along the edge of the city.

variety-specific: British youth subculture

The rockers wore leather boots and rode Triumph motorcycles through the streets.

同義詞
  • biker

    Broader term for a motorcycle rider; not tied to the 1960s UK subculture.

反義詞
  • mod

    The rival 1960s British youth group that wore tailored suits and rode scooters.

文法句型

the rockers + plural verb

adjective + rocker (a leather-clad rocker)

用法筆記

Primarily used in historical discussions of 1960s British youth culture. The rival group, the mods, dressed in smart suits and rode scooters.

常見錯誤

❌The rockers in America in the 1950s wore leather jackets.' (American context uses 'greasers' instead).
✅The British rockers of the 1960s were known for their leather jackets and motorcycles.
💡This sense is specific to the UK.