Rock Definition
rock
noun
- a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter; "he threw a rock at me"
- material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust; "that mountain is solid rock"; "stone is abundant in New England and there are many quarries"
- United States gynecologist and devout Catholic who conducted the first clinical trials of the oral contraceptive pill (1890-1984)
- (figurative) someone who is strong and stable and dependable; "he was her rock during the crisis"; "Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church"--Gospel According to Matthew
- hard bright-colored stick candy (typically flavored with peppermint)
- a genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of black rhythm-and-blues with white country-and-western; "rock is a generic term for the range of styles that evolved out of rock'n'roll."
- pitching dangerously to one side
verb
- move back and forth or sideways; "the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet"
- cause to move back and forth; "rock the cradle"; "rock the baby"; "the wind swayed the trees gently"
"Rock" in song lyrics
See how rock is used in real songs:
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"And not disturbingly, rude or some solid rock"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — So What Now? -
"Ya old school like Rocky Johnson, I'm more like The Rock"
1.4.0. Productions f/ King Just — This is Hip-Hop -
"I know she could make me hard as a rock"
2 Live Crew — Strip Club
Words that rhyme with rock
Usage tips for "rock"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rock" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rock to find words that pair well.