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climber

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈklaɪmər/ · UK /ˈklaɪmə/

Forms: climbers

climber means: A person or animal that goes up mountains, rocks, trees, or other high places.

noun

CLIMBING PERSONB1

A person or animal that goes up mountains, rocks, trees, or other high places.

  • The climber reached the top.
  • Rescuers found two climbers on the mountain.
  • Our cat is an excellent climber.

Similar words: mountaineer

Common phrases: mountain climber, rock climber, experienced climber

CLIMBING PLANTB2

A plant that grows upwards by holding onto a wall, fence, or another support.

  • This climber covers the wall.
  • We planted flowering climbers beside the fence.
  • The gardener chose an evergreen climber for the arch.

Similar words: climbing plant, vine

Common phrases: flowering climber, evergreen climber, vigorous climber

SEEKS SOCIAL STATUSC1

Someone who tries to become socially important by making friends with rich or powerful people.

  • He is a social climber.
  • She dismissed him as an ambitious climber.
  • Social climbers often seek invitations to exclusive parties.

Similar words: social climber, upstart

Common phrases: social climber, ambitious climber, notorious social climber

Questions about climber

What does climber mean?

A person or animal that goes up mountains, rocks, trees, or other high places.

What is climber in other languages?

Türkçe: tırmanıcı · Español: escalador · Français: grimpeur · Deutsch: Kletterer · Italiano: scalatore · 日本語: 登山者

How do you pronounce climber?

In American English /ˈklaɪmər/; in British English /ˈklaɪmə/.

How do you use climber in a sentence?

The climber reached the top. Rescuers found two climbers on the mountain.

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