rock out

verb

rocked out; rocking out; rocks out

intransitive verb

: to play music in a loud or energetic way

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As the show, which often cuts out during goodnights due to time, went over, the cast could be seen rocking out and dancing in the foreground. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 May 2026 Any mistake could have been fatal, but Armonda and his team got the rock out in a mere 90 minutes. — Martha Raddatz, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026 The singers also rocked out in solo shows in the Panorama Lounge; many passengers were up on their feet dancing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 In the clip, Rodrigo wanders through the Palace of Versailles, running from room to room before strapping on a pink guitar and rocking out. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 Apr. 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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