climber

American  

[klahy-mer] / ˈklaɪ mər /

noun

1. a person or thing that climbs.

2. a climbing plant.

3. social climber.

4. a device to assist in climbing, as a climbing iron.

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climber British  

/ ˈklaɪmə /

noun

1. a person or thing that climbs

2. a plant that lacks rigidity and grows upwards by twining, scrambling, or clinging with tendrils and suckers

3. short for social climber

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Etymology

Origin of climber

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; climb, -er ¹

Example Sentences

In a Facebook post, mountain rescue said the climbing leader was uninjured after the fall and managed to regain the belay device which helps to keep the climbers safe.

From BBC

The former Park Service employee claims free speech violations after organizing climbers for the display at El Capitan granite formation.

From The Wall Street Journal

But what sets this incident apart is the fact that it resulted in a criminal case, and that a non-professional climber was held responsible.

From BBC

Or was she an overly forward social climber?

From Literature

Daisy said, “You’re always bragging what a good tree climber you are. Why didn’t you climb the tree and get the ribbons back for me?”

From Literature

Related Words

• mountaineer
• rock climber