rock climbing

noun

: mountain climbing on rocky cliffs
rock climb intransitive verb
rock climber noun

Examples of rock climbing in a Sentence

a book about rock climbing We are going rock climbing.
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The Okanagan also has great spots for rock climbing and all sorts of watersports on its lakes. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024 The speakeasy is open only Friday and Saturday. 🤘Bates Nut Farm has a mechanical bull, pony rides and rock climbing, plus live music and rotating food vendors on weekends. Kate Murphy, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024 From off-piste skiing down the Vallée Blanche to an introduction to rock climbing, Smart Guides, a guiding outfit run by an American couple living in Cham, can dial in an unforgettable family adventure. Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024 From rock climbing to beer, the list has classes for everyone. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rock climbing 

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rock climbing was in 1875

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“Rock climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20climbing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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