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 national park offers activities including hiking, biking, birding and rock climbing, according to the National Park Service. — Sacbee.com, 12 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 That included rock climbing, running drills, a bouncy house and more. — Rashad Alexander august 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 The old art building will have Duneland Labradoodles and the Conservation Building will have Games2u NWI, which includes inflatable courses, a rock climbing wall and mini golf, according to the fair website. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rock climbing

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rock climbing was in 1875

Rhymes for rock climbing

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“Rock climbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20climbing. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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