climber
Americannoun
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a person or thing that climbs.
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a climbing plant.
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a device to assist in climbing, as a climbing iron.
noun
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a person or thing that climbs
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a plant that lacks rigidity and grows upwards by twining, scrambling, or clinging with tendrils and suckers
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short for social climber
Etymology
Origin of climber
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; climb, -er 1
Example Sentences
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A hilarious entourage attempts to fend off Théodore Pellerin’s awkward social climber with the year’s most perilous, pitfall-laden dialogue.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
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 • Feb. 28, 2026
Prosecutors say that, as the more experienced climber, the man on trial was "the responsible guide for the tour" and failed to turn back or call for support in time to help his girlfriend.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
The French CAC 40 is one climber, gaining 0.5% as key luxury stocks rally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
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 "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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