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  roc

  noun

  a bird of enormous size and strength.
• ROC
  ROC

  abbreviation

  Royal Observer Corps

roc

American  

[rok] / rɒk /

noun

Arabian Mythology.

1. a bird of enormous size and strength.

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ROC ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Royal Observer Corps

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roc ² British  

/ rɒk /

noun

1. (in Arabian legend) a bird of enormous size and power

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Etymology

Origin of roc

1570–80; < Arabic rukhkh, probably < Persian rukh; see rook ²

Example Sentences

Roc Nation, the talent agency set up by music mogul Jay-Z, has moved into rugby and signed up the likes of Marcus Smith and Ellis Genge with similar aims.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 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

But in recent years, especially under the guidance of Jay Z's Roc Nation, the show has sparked national political conversations.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Puth, who rose to prominence singing covers posted to YouTube that went viral, told Rolling Stone he was selected to sing the national anthem after submitting a demo tape to Roc Nation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 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