Pronunciation

/rɒk/

Definitions

Noun

1. A solid, naturally occurring mineral substance with a compact structure, typically consisting of one or more minerals. For example: “The stone fireplace was made of granite rock.”
2. A piece of music characterized by strong beats and often aggressive or rebellious lyrics. For example: “He’s a fan of classic rock music from the 70s.”
3. A type of social gathering where people dance to this genre of music. For example: “We went to a rock concert last weekend.”
4. A group or formation of people, especially a band, that plays rock music. For example: “The Rolling Stones were one of the iconic rock bands of the 60s.”
5. A shape or prominence in the earth’s surface. For example: “The mountain peak is a prominent rock formation.”

Verb

1. To support or hold securely. For example: “The tree roots rock the ground firmly.”
2. To move or sway back and forth rhythmically. For example: “The crowd was rocking to the music.”
3. (Informal) To have a strong attraction for. For example: “She really rocks my world with her kindness.”

Phrases

• “Rock the stage” means to perform impressively.
• “Rock climb” refers to the outdoor activity of ascending rock formations.
• “Rock out” is a colloquial expression for enjoying or engaging with rock music enthusiastically.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old house had a large stone rock in its garden.**
• Verb: “He rocked the baby gently to sleep.”
• Rock climb: “She decided to try indoor rock climbing for the first time.”

Synonyms

• Stone
• Boulders
• Rhythmic
• Hard-driving
• Solid
• Groove
• Jam
• Roll