mountaineer

American  

[moun-tn-eer] / ˌmaʊn tnˈɪər /

noun

1. an inhabitant of a mountainous district.

2. a climber of mountains, especially for sport.

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verb (used without object)

1. to climb mountains, especially for sport.

mountaineer British  

/ ˌmaʊntɪˈnɪə /

noun

1. a person who climbs mountains

2. a person living in a mountainous area

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verb

1. (intr) to climb mountains

Other Word Forms

• mountaineering noun

Etymology

Origin of mountaineer

First recorded in 1600–10; mountain + -eer

Example Sentences

Baldy is considered to be one of the nation’s deadliest peaks, even for experienced mountaineers.

From Los Angeles Times

Baldy last month, Fordham opted for the Baldy Bowl Trail, he said, noting that it provides more stability, something inexperienced mountaineers often don’t know.

From Los Angeles Times

Tourism ministry and mountaineering department officials told the BBC most of the deposit money had been refunded over the years - which should mean most climbers brought back their trash.

From BBC

Six people were practising ski mountaineering when the disaster struck.

From Barron's

The Chiefs moving from one Kansas City to the other brought to my mind that “Beverly Hillbillies” scene where Jed Clampett accidentally strikes oil, instantly making a millionaire of the poor mountaineer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• climber
• hiker