Climber

/ˈklaɪmər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who ascends mountains or cliffs, typically as a sport or activity.

The climber reached the summit of the mountain after a grueling ascent.

A plant that grows upward by climbing or twining around a support.

The gardener planted a beautiful climber that will cover the trellis in summer.

A person who is moving upwards or advancing, especially in a career or position.

She is a rising climber in the tech industry, quickly gaining recognition for her innovative ideas.

Middle English climberen, from Old English climberian

rope climber

A device or person who uses ropes to climb.

tree climber

A person skilled at climbing trees, often for recreational purposes.

social climber

A person who seeks to gain status or influence through social connections.

ascend

To go up or climb.

ascent

The act of climbing or rising.

mountaineering

The sport or activity of climbing mountains.

A person who uses others to climb the social ladder.

She's such a climber, always trying to get in with the right crowd.

In the context of rock climbing, someone who pushes their limits to ascend difficult routes.

He's a serious climber, always tackling the hardest problems at the gym.