mountaineering

noun

moun·​tain·​eer·​ing ˌmau̇n-tə-ˈnir-iŋ 

: the sport or technique of scaling mountains

Examples of mountaineering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Steven Van Sickle—similarly strong, and always in a close-fitting beanie—has guided mountaineering and ski trips to some of the most legendary peaks in China and India. —Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025

Two mountaineering rangers saw his partner on the surface of the avalanche debris and responded in minutes. —Jillian Frankel, People.com, 12 June 2025

Two mountaineering rangers, who were on an acclimatization climb on the mountain, responded to the scene in minutes after spotting Vizzini's partner on the surface of the avalanche debris, according to the park service. —Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2025

Two mountaineering rangers on the mountain responded within minutes after spotting Vizzini's partner amid the avalanche debris, the park statement said. —CBS News, 12 June 2025

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

Kids Definition

mountaineering

noun

moun·​tain·​eer·​ing -ˈi(ə)r-iŋ 

: the sport or technique of climbing mountains