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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Photo : Christie Yachts The inflatable rock climbing wall. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2025 The carnival includes attractions such as mechanical bull rides, dunk tank, rock climbing wall and basketball hoop station and bounce house along with food, barbecued favorites and drinks. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025 Visitors to the area often enjoy biking, hiking, rock climbing, and a wide variety of outdoor adventures. Robin Raven, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 After all, the general public has different understanding of rock climbing than climbers themselves. Sam MacIlwaine, Outside Online, 29 May 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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