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 The bodies of two Belgian mountaineers who went missing in the Swiss Alps more than three decades ago have been found, officials said. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The most recent example occurred July 26 when a hiker on the Trift Glacier discovered the remains of two mountaineers who had been missing since 1992 – according to Swiss police. — James Powel, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Last year, the bones of a Swiss mountaineer who disappeared in 1994 were found on a glacier on the Ober Gabelhorn mountain, also in Wallis. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 In October, the remains of a mountaineer were discovered on a Swiss glacier after the man went missing in 1994, PEOPLE previously reported. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mountaineer

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Noun

There is no permanent counter along Ohio Drive, and many visitors — including casual walkers, anglers and birders — leave no statistical trace.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Extra space makes rooms feel more open now and leaves room for walkers or wheelchairs later.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of walker

Noun

Injectables, lasers and reformer Pilates are now easier to find than a balian; the vibe is no longer backpacker-boho, but chic.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Brisbane, Australia — French backpacker Zoe has been waiting tables for months.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of backpacker

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Matt Hepp, an engineer and a climber who volunteers with Ouray Mountain Rescue, created a reference map that notes mile markers and some of the most notorious sections.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
The Brit plays climber Edmund Hillary, with Genden Phuntsok playing the titular Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of climber

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In addition to resisting arrest, Lopez's attorney said he was charged with being a pedestrian in a roadway and smoking marijuana on school or day care grounds.

— Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Three days after Chop Robinson had a stellar game against Minnesota, another former Dolphins first-rounder, defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, returned to practice Wednesday, hoping to raise his game after a pedestrian rookie season.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

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