climber
5 synonyms for climber, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who climbs, especially as a sport or hobby, such as mountains or rock faces.
Synonyms
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How to use climber
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rock climber
social climber
a climber on the trellis
Etymology
From Middle English clymbere, clymber (“one who climbs, climber”), from climben (“to climb; to ascend, fly upward, rise; to slope upwards; to approach God in prayer; to advance; to overcome, triumph; to aspire; to be presumptuous”) + -er, -ere (suffix forming agent nouns). The English word is analysable as climb (verb)...
Full origin of climber →Frequently asked questions
What does “climber” mean?
The word “climber” means a person who climbs, especially as a sport or hobby, such as mountains or rock faces. In plain terms, someone or something that climbs — a mountaineer, a climbing plant, or an ambitious person chasing status.
How do you pronounce “climber”?
“Climber” is pronounced KLEYE-muh (/ˈklaɪmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “climber” in a sentence?
Here is “climber” used in a sentence: “The climber reached the peak just as the sun rose.”
What part of speech is “climber”?
“Climber” is a noun.
Is “climber” a common word?
“Climber” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “climber” have?
“Climber” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who climbs, especially as a sport or hobby, such as mountains or rock faces.
