Phrase guide

glam rock

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈɡlæmˌɹɑk/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɡlæmˌɹɒk/
  • rhymes with -æmɹɒk

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noun

Meaning 1

A style of English rock music from the early 1970s, distinguished by the glamorous, glittery costumes of its performers and its bouncy beat and lyrics.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: glam, glitter rock

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: glam rock — rock music style
  • Georgian: გლემ-როკი (glem-roḳi) — rock music style