mountaineer
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //maʊnˈtɪr//
KK: /maʊnˈtɪr/
intransitive verb
Definition
To climb mountains as a sport or activity, often involving challenging terrain and physical effort.
Example
She loves to mountaineer during the summer months when the weather is perfect for climbing.
Tense Forms
Past: mountaineered
Past Participle: mountaineered
Conversation
Have you ever thought about becoming a mountaineer?
Actually, I have! It sounds like a thrilling adventure.
Yeah, I read that it requires a lot of training and skill.
Definitely, but the view from the top must be worth it!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ascend
climb
scale
Antonyms
descend
plummet
drop
noun
Definition
A person who climbs mountains for fun or as a sport.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long and challenging climb.
Conversation
I met a really cool mountaineer at the hiking club last week.
Oh really? What did they tell you about climbing?
They shared some amazing stories about their adventures in the mountains.
Root Explanation
Mountaineer → It is formed from "mountain" (from Old French *montaine*, meaning a large natural elevation of the earth's surface) and "-eer" (meaning a person who). A mountaineer is a person who climbs or ascends mountains.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is a person ('-eer') associated with climbing or being in the mountains ('mountain'). This helps you remember that a mountaineer is someone who climbs mountains.
Visually Confused Words
fountaineer
mutineer
routineer
moguntine
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