alpinist

Meanings

Plural: alpinists

Noun

a mountain climber who specializes in difficult climbs
A mountain climber, especially in the European Alps or in ranges of similar ruggedness and elevation.
A downhill skier who practises the sport on high mountains.
Synonym of alpine skier.

Adj

Of or pertaining to alpinism.
Pertaining to alpine skiing or downhill skiing.

Origin / Etymology

From alpine + -ist.

Synonyms

alpine skier

Scrabble Score: 10

alpinist is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
alpinist is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
alpinist is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

alpinist is a valid Words With Friends word