climber

[ klahy-mer ]

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.

climber

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of climber¹

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

Example Sentences

They often work as guides, helping climbers from other countries.

From NewsForKids.net

The Slovak climbers’ association, SHS James, said adverse weather in Nepal had prevented rescue action.

From BBC

The Mammoth Gear Exchange, a secondhand sporting goods shop on a corner of Bishop’s main intersection, is a local landmark and regular haunt for climbers.

From Los Angeles Times

Situated over the River Tagus, the bridge has long drawn climbers and social media creators who scale it despite the ban, according to local media reports.

From BBC

National Park Service data show that an average of about 3 million to 4 million people visit Yosemite each year, including hikers, rock climbers, campers and mountain bikers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• mountaineer
• rock climber