climber

American  

[klahy-mer] / ˈklaɪ mər /

noun

1. a person or thing that climbs.

2. a climbing plant.

3. social climber.

4. a device to assist in climbing, as a climbing iron.

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climber British  

/ ˈklaɪmə /

noun

1. a person or thing that climbs

2. a plant that lacks rigidity and grows upwards by twining, scrambling, or clinging with tendrils and suckers

3. short for social climber

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Etymology

Origin of climber

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; climb, -er ¹

Example Sentences

For Eastern Sierra natives such as Danny McIntosh, of Bishop, a small community about a four-hour drive north of Los Angeles beloved by hunters, climbers and hikers, deer represent a way of life.

From Los Angeles Times

Hikes to the top of Mount Cook, which towers over the Southern Alps running the length of the South Island, are difficult even for experienced climbers because of large crevasses and unpredictable weather.

From BBC

He was a climber, always on the outside looking in.

From Salon

“And you found a job—as a chimney climber?”

From Literature

The children were much better climbers than she was and leaped over nimbly.

From Literature

Related Words

• mountaineer
• rock climber