noun
a hard natural material found in the ground, or a piece of this material
A small rock hit my shoe.
The house is built on solid rock.
Common phrases & grammar
solid rock
American English
How to pronounce rock
noun · verbB1Very common word
RAHK
/ɹɑk̚/
One syllable.
a hard natural material found in the ground, or a piece of this material
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verb
to move someone or something slowly from one side to the other and back again
She rocked the baby to sleep.
The boat rocked in the waves.
Common phrases & grammar
rock a baby
rock + someone/something + to sleep
rock + from side to side
noun
a style of popular music with a strong beat and electric guitars
She listens to rock while she works.
The band played rock at the festival.
Common phrases & grammar
rock music · rock band
listen to + rock
play + rock
verb
to shake someone or something strongly, sometimes causing damage or a strong emotional effect
The earthquake rocked the city.
The scandal rocked the company.
Common phrases & grammar
rock + someone/something
be rocked by + event
Useful expressions
a style of popular music that developed from blues and other music
He grew up listening to rock and roll.
to cause problems or disturb a calm situation
Don't rock the boat before the vote.
to play or enjoy rock music with a lot of energy
The band rocked out all night.
Related words & forms
The final k doubles before -ed and -ing: rocked, rocking.