Word
mountaineering
Phoneticsmoun·taineer·ing
US/ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪɹɪŋ/
UK/mˌaʊntɪnˈiəɹɪŋ/
Definition
n. the sport or activity of climbing mountains. It usually involves using special equipment like ropes and boots to reach high places.
n. the sport or activity of climbing mountains, typically involving the use of specialized equipment and techniques to navigate steep terrain.
Examples
“He spends his summer holidays on mountaineering trips.”
“The local club organizes several mountaineering expeditions to the nearby peaks every spring.”
“While casual hiking is common, true mountaineering requires a high level of physical fitness and technical skill to manage the unpredictable weather and steep gradients found at higher altitudes.”
Examples
simple
“He spends his summer holidays on mountaineering trips.”
contextual
“The local club organizes several mountaineering expeditions to the nearby peaks every spring.”
complex
“While casual hiking is common, true mountaineering requires a high level of physical fitness and technical skill to manage the unpredictable weather and steep gradients found at higher altitudes.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “mountaineering” in context.
Verb
01. enjoy mountaineering
“My brother really enjoys mountaineering because he loves wild places.”
verb + noun
02. go mountaineering
“We often go mountaineering in Scotland during the spring holidays.”
verb + noun
03. mountaineering demands
“Mountaineering demands full concentration and respect for the weather.”
noun + verb
04. mountaineering involves
“Mountaineering involves long walks, climbing and sometimes camping overnight.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. alpine mountaineering
“They went to Switzerland for a week of alpine mountaineering in summer.”
adj + noun
06. extreme mountaineering
“He gave up extreme mountaineering after injuring his knee on a steep climb.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. mountaineering boots
“Good mountaineering boots are essential for grip on rock and ice.”
noun + noun
08. mountaineering club
“I joined a local mountaineering club to meet experienced climbers.”
noun + noun
09. mountaineering course
“She completed a basic mountaineering course before her first big climb.”
noun + noun
10. go mountaineering in the alps
“Every summer we go mountaineering in the Alps with a qualified guide.”
11. have a passion for mountaineering
“She has a real passion for mountaineering and dreams of Everest.”
12. join a mountaineering club
“You should join a mountaineering club if you want to find climbing partners.”
Real-World Examples
“The skiing and mountaineering packs proved popular with college students looking for a way to keep their books dry in rainy Seattle, where JanSport had set up shop.” “To complete the Scottish Mountaineering Club challenge, hikers must tick off every Munro, Munro Top, Corbett, Graham and Donald in Scotland - as well as every Furth in England, Wales and Ireland too.” Etymology
From mountaineer + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- 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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