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

Challambra Hill climb before the final helter-skelter dash to the finish.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Ruegg, who won last year's TDU on the demanding Willunga Hill climb, fancies her chances of defending her tour title on Monday.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

There's an entire room dedicated to the family's domination of the Pike's Peak International Hill climb.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2011

Tomorrow morning I may go up near the top of Burden Hill, climb a tree and watch.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

A five per cent grade was secured on the Cabbage Hill climb.

From Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission Covering the Period December 1st, 1916 to November 30th, 1918 by Benson, S.