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 event was held at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton and featured a 1-mile walk followed by a carnival with axe throwing, rock climbing, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and more.
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Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Nearby, there is a riveted steel column fitted with grips for rock climbing and a rope swing for extra thrills.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
As the first person to complete it, Herson was charged with rating it on the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS), the grading system for rock climbing routes.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Rides and activities Port also days give guests a chance to enjoy popular attractions – from rock climbing walls to drop slides – with shorter wait times.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Nearby, there is a riveted steel column fitted with grips for rock climbing and a rope swing for extra thrills.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
As the first person to complete it, Herson was charged with rating it on the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS), the grading system for rock climbing routes.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Rides and activities Port also days give guests a chance to enjoy popular attractions – from rock climbing walls to drop slides – with shorter wait times.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rock climbing
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“Rock climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20climbing. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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