What is a Hiker? Definition and Examples

Meaning 1：hiker (Hiker)

Hiker 🔊

/ˈhaɪkər/

A person who walks for long distances in the countryside for pleasure.

hiker 🔊

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/ˈhaɪkər/

A person who takes long walks in the countryside, mountains, or trails for recreation or exercise.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：初级

📖 Root Explanation

Hike + -er: one who hikes. 'Hike' likely from dialectal 'hyke' meaning to walk vigorously.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a 'high kicker' climbing a mountain: each step is a high kick toward the summit.

📖 Example

The hiker sat at the mountain peak, enjoying the magnificent sunrise. 🔊 The hiker sat at the mountain peak, enjoying the magnificent sunrise.

🔗 Collocations

avid hiker – a passionate and enthusiastic hiker

hiker's backpack – a backpack designed for hiking trips

hiker's trail – a path used by hikers

🔄 Synonyms

walker (n.) – a person who walks, especially for exercise or pleasure

trekker (n.) – a person who makes a long, arduous journey on foot, often in remote areas

rambler (n.) – a person who goes on long walks in the countryside

🚫 Antonyms

couch potato (n.) – a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television, not being active

sedentary person (n.) – a person who spends much time seated and does little physical activity

🌱 Derivatives

hike (v./n.) – to walk a long distance for pleasure or exercise; a long walk

hiking (n./adj.) – the activity of taking long walks; relating to hiking

📖 Cultural Story

Hiking became a popular leisure activity in the 19th century, especially with the rise of national parks and the Romantic appreciation of nature.