# mountaineer

/ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪɹ/ (US) · /mˌaʊntɪnˈiə/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mountaineer
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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