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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The forest features hundreds of miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, mountain biking routes, fishing streams, and rock climbing areas. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 Besides golf there is fishing, hiking, stargazing, croquet, crafts classes, fitness classes, clay shooting, axe throwing, archery, pickleball and even rock climbing. Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 On the property, enjoy myriad dining options, craft workshops, rock climbing, and a zip line. Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026 The concept features a rock climbing wall, multi-sports demo cage, golf pro shop, house of cleats and more. Jason Dill june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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