roc
noun
a bird of enormous size and strength.
roc
American
[rok]
/ rɒk /
noun
Arabian Mythology.
ROC
1
British
abbreviation
roc
2
British
/ rɒk /
noun
Etymology
Origin of roc
1570–80; < Arabic rukhkh, probably < Persian rukh; see rook 2
Example Sentences
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A celebrity watch consultant, Todd works with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, occasionally landing courtside seats through a friend at the agency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Sunday’s telecast may exceed that, which is precisely why Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation co-produced the performance with Apple Music, selected Bad Bunny.
From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026
The NFL entered into an agreement in 2019 with Jay-Z's entertainment company Roc Nation, which leads the league's entertainment strategy.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Just down the street from Roc Nation, SiriusXM and Sony Music, Spotify is joining Hollywood’s Sycamore media district with a brand-new podcast studio facility.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026
Miles away, shrouded in a summery veil of heat-haze and sea-sparkle, he could see the towers of the pale, expensive hotels— the Fontainebleau, the Eden Roc, the Roney Plaza.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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