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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Professional outfitters with commercial permits are allowed to guide rock climbing and canyoneering trips within Capitol Reef National Park. —

Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 Oct. 2024 The silo houses a yoga studio on its second floor; there’s a hot tub and two-story sauna with views of the landscape; and, for the intrepid, a rock climbing wall rises alongside a hanging climbing net. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024 But Polansky — who asked Gaga to marry him after a day of rock climbing — also encouraged his partner to embrace her love of pop music. —

Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024 The Okanagan also has great spots for rock climbing and all sorts of watersports on its lakes. —

Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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