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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Trout fishing, boating, and windsurfing are all fair game in the reservoir’s glass-like waters, while the surrounding wilderness is prime for mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing. Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 One of the Red’s biggest draws is rock climbing. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 Try falconry, fly-fishing camps, rock climbing, zip-line courses, hiking, biking and whitewater rafting without leaving the grounds. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 The hotel also has bikes for guests to use and is planning to implement some rock climbing and bouldering areas as well. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 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 10 Jun. 2026.

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