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.

Recent Examples on the Web Future plans for the park include the addition of ziplining, rock climbing and ropes courses, mountain biking trails, and direct access to boating and swimming along Montgomery’s main waterway, the Alabama River, which flows through the heart of downtown. —

Terry Ward, TIME, 25 July 2024 It can also be utilized to hang up other items, although it certainly shouldn't be used for activities such as rock climbing. —

Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 17 July 2024 The entertainment and dining complex features bowling, laser tag, virtual reality programming, rock climbing and more. —

Megan Stringer, Axios, 23 July 2024 Sedona, a favorite of nature-lovers and spiritual seekers, and Scottsdale, a golfer’s paradise that’s also a great jumping-off point for activities like hiking and rock climbing. —

Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for rock climbing

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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 19 Aug. 2024.

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