canyoneering

noun

can·​yon·​eer·​ing ˌkan-yə-ˈnir-iŋ How to pronounce canyoneering (audio)
: the sport of exploring canyons (as by climbing, rappelling, or rafting)
canyoneer
ˌkan-yə-ˈnir How to pronounce canyoneering (audio)
noun

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For mere mortals seeking adventure, canyoneering offers another way to experience Mount Olympus. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The family arrived July 17 at the Sunglow Campground area near Bicknell, a small town along State Route 24, to go hiking and canyoneering. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Known for its famous slot canyons, Zion is ideal for hiking and canyoneering—though that doesn’t mean the less athletic traveler will come up short on things to do. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 While Dickey is a well-rounded adventurer, with deep climbing and canyoneering experience, her niche is highlining, which involves walking a narrow line rigged high above the earth. — The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for canyoneering

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of canyoneering was in 1957

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“Canyoneering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canyoneering. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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