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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At Wintour’s Leap, Cherry and Daniel walk through an old church before rock climbing. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025 Of course, the resort is also open during the summer, offering cinematic adventures such as hot-air ballooning, rock climbing and clay pigeon shooting in warmer months. Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The Social would incorporate outdoor attractions, including sand volleyball and snow tubing, and indoor activities including pickleball, golf simulators, bowling, ax throwing and rock climbing. Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Many activities, such as shows, waterpark access, and rock climbing, are also included. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025.

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