hill climb

American  

noun

1. a racing event for motorcycles or automobiles in which competitors drive up a hilly course one at a time, the winner having the fastest time.

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hill climb British  

noun

1. a competition in which motor vehicles attempt singly to ascend a steep slope as fast as possible

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Etymology

Origin of hill climb

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

"We understand from the police that it was a very hot day, and mum fell ill on the hill climb," Katherine said.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

In England, former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt completed the hill climb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in a special McLaren 720S Spider.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2022

Just moments after they’d run out of breath on a short hill climb in pursuit of Italian rider Matteo Trentin, third in the green jersey standings, Andersen pounced.

From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2020

On that day, Mr. Bream beat Nobuhiro Tajima, the hill climb racer known as “Monster.”

From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2020

It was about seven o’clock when Andy, after a steep hill climb, neared a fence and lay down to rest in the shade and shelter of a big straw stack.

From Airship Andy or The Luck of a Brave Boy by Webster, Frank V.