rock out

verb

rocked out; rocking out; rocks out

intransitive verb

: to play music in a loud or energetic way

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First, Roker rocked out to Raye’s live Citi Summer Concert Series performance on the Today Show Plaza, dancing in his plaid suit to the British singer. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Especially when, during a timeless, holy ritual, your daughter starts rocking out in front of the congregation. — Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Seeing these Black men rock out in a room filled with Black people was life-changing. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026 Unlike their previous performance, everyone rocked out in some cozy jeans. — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rock out

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“Rock out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20out. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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