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mountaineer
mown-tihn-EER
Mountaineer (noun) means a person who climbs mountains, especially as a sport. Example: “The experienced mountaineer led the group up the ridge.”
noun
1
A person who climbs mountains, especially as a sport.
"The experienced mountaineer led the group up the ridge."
"Several mountaineers were stranded by the sudden storm."
verb
1
To climb mountains.
"They spent every summer mountaineering in the Rockies."
How to use mountaineer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who climbs mountains, or the act of climbing them.
Common pairings
experienced mountaineer
skilled mountaineer
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Word forms
- Plural
- mountaineers
- Third person singular
- mountaineers
- Past tense
- mountaineered
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The experienced _____ led the group up the ridge.
Etymology
From mountain + -eer.
Synonyms
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mountain climber
clamber
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Rhymes for mountaineer
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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.
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