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.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Most activities are part of the all-inclusive resort rate (spa treatments, horseback riding, and rock climbing are an extra cost), along with three farm-to-table meals per day incorporating local ingredients. —

Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025 Existing locations have rock climbing walls, batting cages, golf pro shops and House of Cleats retail sections. —

Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025 Viewers may recall her appearances in common-person-turns-daredevil segments with Natalie Morales that had the pair go camping and rock climbing or tackle various stunts at amusement parks and natural wonders. —

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025 There are camping trips and team sports— wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, goalball, power soccer and sled hockey — as well as fitness classes, pickleball and rock climbing. —

Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 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 20 Feb. 2025.

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