climbing wall

noun

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

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The festival was set to involve an array of activities and displays on the National Mall, including a fitness competition, climbing wall, armored vehicles, Humvees, helicopters and other equipment. Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025 The festival was set to involve activities and displays on the National Mall, including a fitness competition, climbing wall, armored vehicles, Humvees, helicopters and other equipment. CBS News, 2 May 2025 Enjoy five waterslides, a lazy river, hot tubs, interactive play structure, wave rider surf pool and climbing wall. Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024 The shops and cafes sit adjacent to an outdoor climbing wall and bouldering structure, where local climbers can test their strength. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for climbing wall

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 May. 2025.

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