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 Dark Wizard, directed by Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen, dives into Potter’s achievements in rock climbing, as well as his personal turmoil.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
One of the people who was the most engaged, personable, and helpful was the rock climbing guide (who consults for the hotel), who spent several hours with families on the vertical wall.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
But its main draw is rock climbing.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
In addition to soccer, other sports in the spotlight include horse racing, cycling, car racing, boxing, ballet, basketball, weightlifting, rock climbing and more.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
One of the people who was the most engaged, personable, and helpful was the rock climbing guide (who consults for the hotel), who spent several hours with families on the vertical wall.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
But its main draw is rock climbing.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
In addition to soccer, other sports in the spotlight include horse racing, cycling, car racing, boxing, ballet, basketball, weightlifting, rock climbing and more.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
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 13 May. 2026.
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