bouldering

noun

boul·​der·​ing ˈbōl-d(ə-)riŋ 

: the sport of rock climbing on large boulders or low cliffs

boulder intransitive verb

boulderer

ˈbōl-d(ə-)rər 

noun

Examples of bouldering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bouldering

• shouldering
• smoldering
• smouldering