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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Victory Junction offers campers a chance to enjoy rock climbing, boating, arts and crafts, a water park, race track and — of course — some time with animals on its 84-acre property. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025 Camps include fishing, archery, rock climbing, swimming, croquet, fencing and karate, to name a few. Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025 State of play: The redevelopment will include outdoor pickleball courts, rock climbing and flexible space that can host events like weddings or concerts, Suel said. Alex Golden, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025 Go rock climbing on Tafelberg Mountain One of the best—and most scenic—spots for rock climbing in the Caribbean is Tafelberg Mountain. Curaçao Tourist Board, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 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 20 Mar. 2025.

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