ROCK
/ɹɒk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of ROCK
A formation of minerals, specifically:
A large hill or island having no vegetation.
"Pearl Rock near Cape Cod is so named because the morning sun makes it gleam like a pearl."
Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.
To move gently back and forth.
"Rock the baby to sleep."
To cause to shake or sway violently.
"Don't rock the boat."
To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
"The boat rocked at anchor."
A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals.
Synonyms of ROCK
Words with similar meaning
Examples of ROCK in a Sentence
- "Pearl Rock near Cape Cod is so named because the morning sun makes it gleam like a pearl."
- "Rock the baby to sleep."
- "Don't rock the boat."
- "The boat rocked at anchor."
Word Details
Is ROCK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ROCK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ROCK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ROCK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | o | c | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ROCK
9 words from the letters in ROCK
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ROCK in Word Games
ROCK is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ROCK is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ROCK to find 9 additional valid words.