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• rock-and-roll
  rock-and-roll

  noun

  a variant of rock-'n'-roll.
• rock and roll
  rock and roll

  noun

rock-and-roll

American  

[rok-uhn-rohl] / ˈrɒk ənˈroʊl /

noun

1. a variant of rock-'n'-roll.

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rock and roll British  

noun

1. 1. a type of pop music originating in the 1950s as a blend of rhythm and blues and country and western. It is generally based upon the twelve-bar blues, the first and third beats in each bar being heavily accented

   2. ( as modifier )

      the rock-and-roll era

2. dancing performed to such music, with exaggerated body movements stressing the beat

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verb

1. (intr) to perform this dance

Other Word Forms

• rock and roller
  noun

Example Sentences

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In the music video for the title track the singer introduced a tougher rock-and-roll image as he played guitar while clad in aviator sunglasses, ripped blue jeans and the leather La Rocka jacket.

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

After a career marked by a meteoric rise, legendary spats, a celebrated breakup and a globally acclaimed reunion, Oasis has certainly earned its rock-and-roll stripes, making the partnership with Adidas feel especially fitting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025

Billy Mack’s rock-and-roll career continues to persevere following the release of his charity single.

From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2023

“I somehow knew we’d make a rock-and-roll king-and-queen combo,” he wrote of his marriage to Linda, “even if the roles were a little confused.”

From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2023

I like the ones on the rock-and-roll sheet—words like heart and grit and power.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

Today, Perry sits in the control room of her Sherman Oaks recording studio, an eclectic blend of rock and roll and zen.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026

“A lot of them say, ‘Well, you killed your rock and roll career because you always helped Donny and Marie so much,’” Alan told KSL.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026

Where the first wave of bands that emerged from downtown were more traditionally rock and roll and melodic, No Wave was the louder, darker, discordant underbelly and the logical next step.

From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026

"Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather," Sedaka's family posted on his Facebook page, describing him as a "true rock and roll legend."

From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026

Any kind of folk music or rock and roll was out.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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