Meaning & Definition of word "Rock"
Rock
/rɒk/
noun:
- 1. A naturally occurring solid mineral matter.
- Example: He collected rocks from the riverbed to use in his garden.
- 2. A large, solid mass of stone.
- Example: The climbers scaled the face of the rock to reach the summit.
- 3. A genre of popular music characterized by a strong beat and simple melodies.
- Example: They spent the evening listening to classic rock music.
- 4. A situation or thing that is stable or unchanging.
- Example: Her friendship has been a rock in my life during difficult times.
verb:
- 1. To shock or impress someone greatly.
- Example: The news of her promotion really rocked the whole office.
- 2. To move back and forth or side to side.
- Example: The little girl rocked her doll to sleep.
- 3. To sway or move in a rhythmic manner.
- Example: The melody of the song made everyone want to rock to the beat.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old English 'rocc', of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rock the boat:
to do something that causes trouble or upset the status quo.
between a rock and a hard place:
to be in a difficult situation where there are no good options.
rock-solid:
extremely reliable or dependable.
Related Words
stone:
A small piece of rock.
boulder:
A large rounded rock.
gem:
A precious or semiprecious stone.
Slang Meanings of rock
Meaning: To do really well or excel.
● Example Sentence: You rocked that presentation!
Meaning: To have a great time or enjoy oneself.
● Example Sentence: We really rocked at the party last night.