Word
mountaineer
Phoneticsmoun·taineer
US/ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪɹ/
UK/mˌaʊntɪnˈiə/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who climbs mountains for fun or as a job. You use this word for someone who enjoys the challenge of high-altitude climbing.
n. a person who climbs mountains, typically for recreation or as a professional pursuit. Often implies a level of technical skill and physical endurance beyond casual hiking.
Examples
“The experienced mountaineer reached the summit at dawn.”
“After years of training, she became a professional mountaineer specializing in high-altitude rescue operations.”
“The documentary follows a seasoned mountaineer as he navigates the treacherous crevasses of the Himalayas, documenting the physical and psychological toll of such an ascent.”
Examples
simple
“The experienced mountaineer reached the summit at dawn.”
contextual
“After years of training, she became a professional mountaineer specializing in high-altitude rescue operations.”
complex
“The documentary follows a seasoned mountaineer as he navigates the treacherous crevasses of the Himalayas, documenting the physical and psychological toll of such an ascent.”
Real-World Examples
“The rock destabilization poses risks to mountaineers, and several climbers have died since the start of the summer season.” “The bodies of two Belgian mountaineers who went missing in the Swiss Alps more than three decades ago have been found in a melting glacier.” Etymology
From mountain + -eer.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Idioms
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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