rock climbing

American  

noun

1. the sport of climbing sheer rocky surfaces on the sides of mountains, often with the aid of special equipment.

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rock climbing British  

noun

1. the technique and sport of climbing on steep rock faces, usually with ropes and other equipment and as part of a team or pair

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Other Word Forms

• rock climber noun

Etymology

Origin of rock climbing

First recorded in 1840–45

Example Sentences

For a thrill-inducing date, consider taking your girlfriend to a rock climbing gym.

From Los Angeles Times

Honnold has been climbing buildings since he was 6, long before he started rock climbing, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Trust is a big part of rock climbing; so are fear, courage, resilience, suffering and aspiration.

From The Wall Street Journal

After a rock climbing accident puts Daniel into a coma, Laura convinces Cherry that he’s dead.

From Los Angeles Times

While he does sport Arc’teryx when he goes rock climbing, a hobby he picked up in the last couple of years, mostly he just wears it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• mountain climbing
• mountaineering