climbing wall

noun

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

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There’s also a climbing wall, gym, massage, and a variety of fitness classes. Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 The downstairs bedroom is fitted with double bunks, with the mini climbing wall mentioned providing access to the top bunk, which is similar to Konpak Tiny Homes' Funhouse. New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025 Other attractions include pedal boat rentals, a climbing wall and various games of skill. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for climbing wall

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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 10 Sep. 2025.

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