rock climbing
noun
: mountain climbing on rocky cliffs
rock climb
intransitive verb
rock climber
noun
Examples of rock climbing in a Sentence
a book about rock climbing
We are going rock climbing.
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There is a huge system of caves and tunnels in Missouri and a lot of Kansas City sits on top of that system — from boring company storage to underground rock climbing, the mafia or even government cheese.
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Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
The company also offers courses in mountain guiding and in avalanche safety, as well as skiing, alpine climbing and rock climbing.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
With its scenic bluffs alongside a 360-acre lake and ample opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, swimming and paddling, Devil's Lake remains a favorite destination for Wisconsinites – and visitors to the state.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
New Orleans Boulder Lounge Coming to New Orleans for rock climbing might feel like going to Ireland for sunny weather, but the New Orleans Boulder Lounge has, through quiet persistence and good community outreach, risen to become one of the region’s most beloved training gyms.
—Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
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Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
The company also offers courses in mountain guiding and in avalanche safety, as well as skiing, alpine climbing and rock climbing.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
With its scenic bluffs alongside a 360-acre lake and ample opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, swimming and paddling, Devil's Lake remains a favorite destination for Wisconsinites – and visitors to the state.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
New Orleans Boulder Lounge Coming to New Orleans for rock climbing might feel like going to Ireland for sunny weather, but the New Orleans Boulder Lounge has, through quiet persistence and good community outreach, risen to become one of the region’s most beloved training gyms.
—Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Rock climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20climbing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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