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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Kardashian shared photos of the group rock climbing against a dramatic desert backdrop, while another shot captured someone making their way across a suspension bridge high above the rugged landscape. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Bungee jumping, paragliding, mountain biking, rock climbing—the river canyon has it all, plus plenty of viewpoints to capture the dramatic scenery. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026

The festival’s younger attendees are treated to a large kids zone, with bounce houses, a rock climbing wall and bungee trampoline activities available. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Whisenant had frequently posted about his adventures across the Sierra Nevada, not only rock climbing but also skiing, biking and camping across the mountains, according to his Instagram page. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rock climbing

• chiming
• liming
• priming
• rhyming
• timing