climber

noun

climb·​er ˈklī-mər 

plural climbers

1

a

: a person or animal that climbs

a tree climber

a bicyclist who's an excellent climber

a mountain climber

We also teach how to handle a rope and how to belay another climber to protect them if they fall.

—Lou Whittaker

see also rock climber

b

: a climbing plant

ivy and other climbers

Owing to their size and abundance, climbing plants, especially the large woody climbers or lianes, are one of the most impressive features of the Tropical Rain forest.

—P. W. Richards

2

: social climber

Examples of climber in a Sentence

Chimpanzees are excellent climbers and spend a lot of their lives in trees.

climbers like clematis and ivy

Recent Examples on the Web

Besides being a professional climber, Caldwell also works for Patagonia as a Global Sports Activist. —Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024

Coyotes are good climbers and can scale a 6-foot fence, says Owen. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024

The highest climber from last year, meanwhile, is the Cambridge Public House in Paris, which rose to No. 19 from No. 38. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024

Study participants used more oxygen and energy at the start of walks on treadmills and stair climbers. —Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing climber

• social climber
• stair climber