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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In addition to more common sporty pursuits like rafting and rock climbing, the Broadmoor (No. 6) in Colorado Springs also maintains a falconry program that offers beginner and intermediate lessons with owls, hawks, and falcons. Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 The resort’s adventure concierge connects guests with white water rafting trips and rock climbing adjacent to Looking Glass Arch. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 The two parks are just 30 miles apart and combined offer everything from bouldering and rock climbing to hiking, zip lining, hang gliding, camping and dozens of scenic waterfalls. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 The park now offers a wide range of activities, including white-water rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and even base jumping (at least for one day of the year, Bridge Day, the third Saturday in October). Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for rock climbing

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rock climbing was in 1875

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“Rock climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20climbing. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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