climbing wall

noun

: a wall specially designed for climbing and often built to simulate a rocky surface

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One group was taken to the climbing wall, one to the skating rink, and my group was brought to the hot tub. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 July 2025 Little Tikes Campin’ & Climb Wall This cleverly designed Little Tikes toy doubles as a climbing wall and a tent, letting toddlers have fun scaling the sides and then hang out in their own private hiding spot underneath. Clint Davis, People.com, 7 July 2025 That’s why there’s also a 31.5-foot indoor climbing wall visible directly over Stack’s shoulder, nearby batting cages, golf bays, and even a 18,000 square foot outdoor sports field for customers to use. Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 Inside, a climbing wall and golf driving bays would let customers try out new equipment. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for climbing wall

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of climbing wall was in 1956

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“Climbing wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/climbing%20wall. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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