Thesaurus results for MOUNTAINEER

mountaineer

noun

Definition of mountaineer

as in walker

a person who climbs mountains; a mountain climber They were guided on the adventure by an experienced mountaineer who had scaled many of the country's highest peaks.

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Recent Examples of mountaineer During summer, the Pinzolo cable car climbs to Doss del Sabion at 2,100 metres, where panoramic views stretch across the Brenta range and an extensive network of walking trails caters for everyone from casual hikers to experienced mountaineers. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 At that time, it was called Hostellerie des Sherpas and functioned as a lodge for Everest mountaineers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 Not really), elite ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson, died in 2022. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026 This photograph taken on May 20, 2026, shows mountaineers climbing a slope lined up during their ascent from the Hillary Step to summit Mount Everest in Nepal. — Sam Meredith,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mountaineer

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Down a long path, a wooden fence separated walkers from white flowers dotting the expansive grassy landscape.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
Taking back control of her people’s narrative is a part-time job of sorts for Brewster-walker.

— Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of walker

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The climber was taken to the hospital, where he is being treated for his injuries, including frostbite to his foot and leg, officials said.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Through this very film—and the relationships built in local communities as a result—came the idea to tell the story of Himalayan climber Tenzing Norgay.

— Tamara Southward, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of climber

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Woodland Police Chief Ryan Kinnan said his department was examining the actions of both the pedestrian and the driver to establish what happened and would send its findings to the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Town planning staff recommended the rezoning be denied, in part because the development would have no retail or commercial space and because of pedestrian access challenges.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

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