bouldering

noun

boul·​der·​ing ˈbōl-d(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce bouldering (audio)
: the sport of rock climbing on large boulders or low cliffs
boulder intransitive verb
boulderer noun

Examples of bouldering in a Sentence

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Rock climbers can work their way through seven bouldering fields, and anglers can explore around 10 miles of wild trout streams. Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025 My biggest source of physical activity on a regular basis comes from Orlando’s Central Rock bouldering gym, which provides an outlet to test my strength, balance and mind-body connection. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025 Carved into the edge of Pittsburgh’s urban sprawl—just fifteen minutes from downtown—this free outdoor bouldering gym was designed with an ambitious vision: to bring outdoor adventure to all. Ryleigh Norgrove, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024 While out hiking the trail, my friend and I spotted few people, outside of a few rock climbers checking out the bouldering scene. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bouldering

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bouldering was in 1920

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“Bouldering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouldering. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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