noun
- a sport or physical activity in which a person moves rapidly through an environment, typically an urban area, by running, jumping, and climbing over or around obstacles.
Usage: often used as an uncountable noun; originated in France in the 1990s
Examples
- She practices parkour in the city, vaulting over benches and scaling walls.
- Parkour requires strength, agility, and creative problem-solving.
- The athlete demonstrated impressive parkour skills by leaping between rooftops.
- Many young people are drawn to parkour as a way to stay fit and have fun.
- Parkour competitions have become increasingly popular around the world.