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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Recreational choices include paddling, biking, horseback riding and rock climbing. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025 West Virginia offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 July 2025 That means uncrowded mountain hikes, biking trails, horse riding, rock climbing, fly fishing, and stargazing. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2025 For equestrians, the Bretton Woods Stables offer lengthy horseback riding sessions across the surrounding trails, while the Bretton Woods Adventure Center is an ideal spot for rock climbing, with excursions available for both newcomers and experienced adventurers along the West Wall. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 20 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.

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