Climber

Pronunciation: /ˈklaɪmər/

Definitions of climber

noun a person or thing that climbs, especially a person who climbs mountains or rocks as a sport or profession

Example Sentences

A1 The climber reached the top of the mountain.

A2 The young climber was excited to start her first climb.

B1 The experienced climber always carries a rope and harness.

B2 The professional climber attempted the challenging route with ease.

C1 The climber faced harsh weather conditions but persevered to reach the summit.

C2 The renowned climber set a new record for the fastest ascent of the peak.

Examples of climber in a Sentence

formal The experienced climber carefully planned his route up the mountain.

informal Hey, do you know any good climbers who can tackle this rock wall?

slang That climber is a total beast when it comes to scaling cliffs.

figurative As a climber of corporate ladders, she always reached the top of her field.

Grammatical Forms of climber

• past tense: climbed
• plural: climbers
• comparative: more climber
• superlative: most climber
• present tense: climbs
• future tense: will climb
• perfect tense: has climbed
• continuous tense: is climbing
• singular: climber
• positive degree: climber
• infinitive: to climb
• gerund: climbing
• participle: climbing

Origin and Evolution of climber

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'climber' originated from the Old English word 'climban' meaning 'to ascend, rise, climb'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'climber' has evolved to refer to a person who climbs mountains or rocks as a sport or hobby, as well as someone who ascends or rises in social status or career.