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 your spare time, try running your first marathon or taking up a physically demanding sport like rock climbing.
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Ranjay Gulati, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
But many will argue that winter is the best season for rock climbing here, as the warm sun and mild temperatures combine for perfect conditions.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Nov. 2025
From dirtbags to gym rats With origins in Alpine exploration, rock climbing developed as a sport in late-19th century Europe.
—Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 17 Oct. 2025
There is also a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hayrides, cider-making demonstrations, an axe-throwing station and a rock climbing station.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
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Ranjay Gulati, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
But many will argue that winter is the best season for rock climbing here, as the warm sun and mild temperatures combine for perfect conditions.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Nov. 2025
From dirtbags to gym rats With origins in Alpine exploration, rock climbing developed as a sport in late-19th century Europe.
—Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 17 Oct. 2025
There is also a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hayrides, cider-making demonstrations, an axe-throwing station and a rock climbing station.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rock climbing
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“Rock climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20climbing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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