mountaineering

noun

moun·​tain·​eer·​ing ˌmau̇n-tə-ˈnir-iŋ How to pronounce mountaineering (audio)
: the sport or technique of scaling mountains

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In addition to supplies for hiking, mountaineering, camping, kayaking and a dozen other activities, this shop even has collection of maps for sale to guide gift recipients on their next trips. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025 Cory was diagnosed bipolar at 14, and his mountaineering accomplishments rested atop a mental health foundation that was anything but sound. Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2025 Only experienced hikers should attempt climbs in late June or September, and proper mountaineering equipment is required if snow is present. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025 Meanwhile, Bormio, which will host downhill skiing and ski mountaineering, is known for pizzoccheri, a buckwheat pasta. Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mountaineering

Word History

Etymology

mountaineer "to engage in mountain-climbing" (verbal derivative of mountaineer) + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mountaineering was in 1803

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“Mountaineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountaineering. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.

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mountaineering

noun
moun·​tain·​eer·​ing -ˈi(ə)r-iŋ How to pronounce mountaineering (audio)
: the sport or technique of climbing mountains

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