C1nounsportnature
US/ˌmaʊn.tənˈɪr/
UK/ˌmaʊn.tɪˈnɪə/
a person who climbs high mountains as a sport or hobby
In context
The mountaineer reached the summit just before the storm arrived.
Several experienced mountaineers were stuck on the ridge overnight.
As a young mountaineer, he dreamed of climbing Mount Everest one day.
Words that go with mountaineer
adjective + noun
- experienced mountaineerOnly an experienced mountaineer should try this route.
- seasoned mountaineerThe seasoned mountaineer knew when to turn back.
- professional mountaineerShe became a professional mountaineer after college.
- legendary mountaineerThe legendary mountaineer wrote several books about his trips.
- keen mountaineerMy uncle is a keen mountaineer and walks every weekend.