Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for mountaineering. Search instead for mountaineerings.
Definitions

mountaineering

[moun-tn-eer-ing] / ˌmaʊn tnˈɪər ɪŋ /
NOUN
mountain climbing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
hill-climbing rock-climbing


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

People in the mountaineering industry in the UK, the US and Europe told BBC News they've been keeping a close eye on the case.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Thomas P pleaded not guilty and Kerstin G's parents told the court she had been "really active" in mountaineering since 2020.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

They withstood snowstorms in Livigno, cheered the debut of ski mountaineering in Bormio and held their breath while multiple skiers got airlifted off the downhill course in Cortina.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Ski mountaineering is making its Olympic debut at the Milan-Cortina Games and while the 'skimo' sprints offered a condensed version of the sport, the mixed relay proved to be a true lung-busting race.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

It looked like you would have needed mountaineering equipment to climb it.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd