English Words Starting With R

• rock and roll

  nounverbB2
  /ˌrɒk ən ˈrəʊl/A genre of popular music originating in the 1950s, characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often amplified instrumentation.
• rock and rye

  nounVery Low
  /ˌrɒk ən ˈraɪ/A traditional American alcoholic beverage, typically a whiskey (rye) in which rock candy (hard sugar crystals) and sometimes fruit have been steeped to create a sweetened, flavored spirit.
• rock bass

  nounLow-frequency technical/niche term
  /ˌrɒk ˈbeɪs/A freshwater fish of the sunfish family, native to eastern North America, typically found in rocky habitats.
• rock beauty

  nounLow
  /ˌrɒk ˈbjuːti/A brightly coloured tropical marine fish (Holacanthus tricolor) found in the western Atlantic Ocean, characterised by a yellow body with a large black patch and blue-edged fins.
• rock blenny

  nounVery Low
  /ˈrɒk ˌblɛni/A type of small, elongated, coastal marine fish, typically found in or around rocky shorelines or tide pools.
• rock bolt

  nounLow
  /ˈrɒk ˌbəʊlt/A long anchor bolt or rod, inserted into a hole drilled in rock and then secured, used to stabilize rock excavations or support structures.
• rock boot

  nounLow
  /rɒk buːt/A sturdy, heavy-duty boot designed for mountaineering or climbing on rocky terrain.
• rock borer

  nounC2 (Very low frequency; specialized technical term)
  /ˈrɒk ˌbɔː.rər/An animal, typically a mollusc or worm, that bores into rock, shell, or coral to create a shelter.
• rock bottom

  nounC1
  /ˌrɒk ˈbɒt.əm/The absolute lowest possible point, level, or condition, especially of someone's fortunes, emotions, or a market price.
• rock brake

  nounLow
  /ˈrɒk ˌbreɪk/A type of fern (genus Cryptogramma or Pellaea) that grows in rocky habitats.
• rock cake

  nounC1
  /ˈrɒk keɪk/A small, hard, rough-surfaced cake, often containing dried fruit.
• rock candy

  nounC1
  /ˌrɒk ˈkændi/A type of hard confection made by crystallising sugar into large, clear chunks, often on a string or stick.
• rock chopper

  nounVery Low / Niche / Informal Slang
  /ˈrɒk ˌtʃɒp.ər/A hand tool for splitting rocks; a heavy chisel or wedge used by stone masons and quarry workers.
• rock climb

  nounverbB2
  /ˈrɒk klaɪm/The activity or sport of ascending natural rock formations (e.g., cliffs, boulders) using specialized techniques and often equipment.
• rock climbing

  nounB2
  /ˈrɒk ˌklaɪ.mɪŋ/The sport or activity of climbing steep rock faces or cliffs, typically using specialized equipment and techniques for safety.
• rock cod

  nounLow
  /ˈrɒk ˌkɒd/A common name for various species of bottom-dwelling fish found around rocky coastal areas.
• rock cornish

  nounVery Low
  /ˌrɒk ˈkɔː.nɪʃ/A crossbreed of chicken, originally developed by crossing Cornish game hens with Plymouth Rock chickens, valued for its meat.
• rock crab

  nounB2
  /ˈrɒk ˌkræb/A common coastal crab species, typically found hiding among or clinging to rocks.
• rock creek butte

  nounVery Low
  /ˌrɒk kriːk ˈbjuːt/A proper noun referring to a specific mountain peak in the United States, typically the highest point in a particular mountain range or region.
• rock cress

  nounC2 / Niche/Technical
  /ˈrɒk ˌkrɛs/A low-growing plant of the genus Arabis or other related genera, typically having small white or pink flowers, often found growing in rocky or alpine environments.

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