Mountaineer

Pronunciation: /ˌmaʊn.təˈnɪr/

Definitions of mountaineer

noun a person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession

Example Sentences

A1 The mountaineer climbed the small hill with ease.

A2 The mountaineer reached the summit of the mountain after hours of hiking.

B1 The experienced mountaineer always carries a map and compass on their expeditions.

B2 The mountaineer faced extreme weather conditions during their ascent but persevered to reach the top.

C1 The mountaineer is renowned for their daring solo climbs of some of the world's highest peaks.

C2 The mountaineer's memoirs detail their incredible feats of endurance and skill in conquering challenging mountains.

Examples of mountaineer in a Sentence

formal The mountaineer reached the summit of the tallest peak in the region.

informal The mountaineer dude made it to the top of the mountain with no problem.

slang That mountaineer is a total rockstar when it comes to climbing.

figurative She was a true mountaineer, always conquering obstacles in her path.

Grammatical Forms of mountaineer

• past tense: mountaineered
• plural: mountaineers
• comparative: more mountaineering
• superlative: most mountaineering
• present tense: mountaineer
• future tense: will mountaineer
• perfect tense: have mountaineered
• continuous tense: is mountaineering
• singular: mountaineer
• positive degree: mountaineer
• infinitive: to mountaineer
• gerund: mountaineering
• participle: mountaineering

Origin and Evolution of mountaineer

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'mountaineer' originated from the Old French word 'montaigne', which means mountain.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'mountaineer' came to refer to individuals who climb mountains as a recreational activity or profession, rather than just those who live near or on mountains.