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

Paying tribute to the late climber, SHS James said Mr Huserka was a “top alpinist” and “world-class”.

From BBC

But all of them have spent long stretches living out of their vans, even after they decided to give up the itinerant life of a hard-core traveling climber and tried to put down roots.

From Los Angeles Times

Emily Markstein, a sinewy rock climber and skier who has spent seven years living and working in the Sierra resort town of Mammoth Lakes, opens a large sliding door and welcomes a stranger into her home.

From Los Angeles Times

Spunky Xin Bao is said to be the better climber.

From Los Angeles Times

“And we’re like, ‘No, no, she’s a pro, just a really agile and brave climber, always having fun.’”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• mountaineer
• rock climber