hiking
HEYE-kihng
Hiking (noun) means the activity of walking long distances outdoors, typically on trails, for pleasure or exercise. Example: “Hiking in the hills every weekend keeps my father fit and cheerful.”
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The activity of walking long distances outdoors, typically on trails, for pleasure or exercise.
"Hiking in the hills every weekend keeps my father fit and cheerful."
"We packed water and snacks because hiking in this area takes all day."
"Hiking is one of the best ways to see the national park."
How to use hiking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWalking through countryside or mountains as a leisure activity.
Common pairings
go hiking
hiking trail
hiking boots
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What does “hiking” mean?
The word “hiking” means the activity of walking long distances outdoors, typically on trails, for pleasure or exercise. In plain terms, walking through countryside or mountains as a leisure activity.
How do you pronounce “hiking”?
“Hiking” is pronounced HEYE-kihng (/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hiking” in a sentence?
Here is “hiking” used in a sentence: “Hiking is one of the best ways to see the national park.”
What part of speech is “hiking”?
“Hiking” is a noun.
Is “hiking” a common word?
“Hiking” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between hiking and walking?
Hiking specifically means walking longer distances outdoors, usually on trails or rougher terrain, for pleasure or exercise, whereas walking is the general term for moving on foot anywhere, including city streets. Hiking implies a more deliberate, often nature-based activity.
What is the difference between hiking and trekking?
Both involve walking outdoors, but hiking usually refers to day walks or shorter trail outings, while trekking suggests a longer, more demanding journey, often lasting several days over challenging terrain. Trekking is generally more strenuous than hiking.
What is the difference between hiking and backpacking?
Hiking is the activity of walking outdoor trails, typically completed within a day, while backpacking means hiking with a loaded pack and camping overnight, often for several days. Backpacking combines hiking with self-supported wilderness travel.
What is the difference between hiking and rambling?
Both describe walking outdoors for pleasure, but rambling is a chiefly British term suggesting a relaxed, wandering country walk, while hiking, more common in American English, implies purposeful walking on trails, sometimes over tougher ground.
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