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 Social would incorporate outdoor attractions, including sand volleyball and snow tubing, and indoor activities including pickleball, golf simulators, bowling, ax throwing and rock climbing. Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Many activities, such as shows, waterpark access, and rock climbing, are also included. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 There's also Adrenaline Peak, the rock climbing wall, as well as a sports court for basketball, soccer, tennis, and pickleball. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 1 Sep. 2025 Go rock climbing in Munxar and Mgarr ix-Xini Gozo’s limestone landscape is a climber’s dream. AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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