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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But its main draw is rock climbing. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 Aside from the waterpark, which includes six huge slides all notated with height requirements for safety, there is a surf simulator, carousel, zipline, mini golf, laser tag, a rock climbing wall, sports court, and walking track, as well as kid and teen clubs. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 In addition to soccer, other sports in the spotlight include horse racing, cycling, car racing, boxing, ballet, basketball, weightlifting, rock climbing and more. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026 Activities inside or outside the park, including rafting, rock climbing, and fly fishing, can be coordinated by Under Canvas’ adventures concierges, while a guest experience coordinator acts as a local expert to the Yosemite area. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026 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 3 May. 2026.

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