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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Older ships, which typically have fewer activities such as rock climbing walls and go-karts, are less likely to have family-centric staterooms. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 May 2025 Singapore Changi Airport is a popular destination for travelers, due to the unique amenities such as an indoor rock climbing wall, swimming pool, extensive shopping, and even a gym. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025 Kids can bounce and flip on the Bungee Trampoline and there’s also zip lining, a rock climbing wall, and plastic-mat tubing runs. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Over the years this pitch has defied some of rock climbing’s strongest athletes. Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 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 16 May. 2025.

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