Word
Definition
n. a person who goes on long walks, especially in the countryside or in the mountains. You use this word for someone who enjoys walking for exercise or fun.
n. a person who engages in long-distance walking, typically in natural or rural environments. Often used to distinguish recreational walkers from those on shorter, urban walks.
Examples
“The hiker reached the top of the mountain at sunrise.”
“Every morning, a group of local hikers gathers at the trailhead to explore the forest paths.”
“The experienced hiker navigated the dense fog with a compass, demonstrating a level of wilderness survival that casual walkers often lack.”
Examples
simple
“The hiker reached the top of the mountain at sunrise.”
contextual
“Every morning, a group of local hikers gathers at the trailhead to explore the forest paths.”
complex
“The experienced hiker navigated the dense fog with a compass, demonstrating a level of wilderness survival that casual walkers often lack.”
Etymology
From hike + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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