noun
mountaineering
Mountaineering (noun) means the sport or activity of climbing mountains. Example: “Mountaineering requires both physical endurance and technical skill.”
noun
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The sport or activity of climbing mountains.
"Mountaineering requires both physical endurance and technical skill."
"He took up mountaineering after retiring from the army."
How to use mountaineering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sport of climbing mountains.
Common pairings
mountaineering expedition
mountaineering gear
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Word forms
- Plural
- mountaineerings
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_____ requires both physical endurance and technical skill.
Etymology
From mountaineer + -ing.
Synonyms
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mountain climbing
Rhymes for mountaineering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mountaineering” mean?
The word “mountaineering” means the sport or activity of climbing mountains. In plain terms, the sport of climbing mountains.
How do you use “mountaineering” in a sentence?
Here is “mountaineering” used in a sentence: “Mountaineering requires both physical endurance and technical skill.”
What part of speech is “mountaineering”?
“Mountaineering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of mountaineering?
"mountaineering" (noun) means the sport or activity of climbing mountains.
