mountaineer
2 synonyms for mountaineer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who climbs mountains, especially as a sport.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
mountain climber
clamber
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A person who climbs mountains, especially as a sport.
“The experienced mountaineer led the group up the ridge.”
mountain climber
How to use mountaineer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
experienced mountaineer
skilled mountaineer
Etymology
From mountain + -eer.
Full origin of mountaineer →Frequently asked questions
What does “mountaineer” mean?
The word “mountaineer” means a person who climbs mountains, especially as a sport. In plain terms, someone who climbs mountains, or the act of climbing them.
How do you pronounce “mountaineer”?
“Mountaineer” is pronounced mown-tihn-EER (/ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mountaineer” in a sentence?
Here is “mountaineer” used in a sentence: “The experienced mountaineer led the group up the ridge.”
What part of speech is “mountaineer”?
Depending on how it is used, “mountaineer” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “mountaineer” have?
“Mountaineer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who climbs mountains, especially as a sport.
