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

Don’t Miss: The nearby Volcanic Tablelands, named for a cataclysmic volcanic eruption 750,000 years ago, draws rock climbers for its fantastic bouldering and desert rats for the austere landscape and petroglyph sites. —Jenna Blough, Outside Online, 8 Apr. 2025

He’s based in Bangkok and his passion for fitness leads him outside of the city for hiking and bouldering whenever possible. —Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bouldering

• shouldering
• smoldering
• smouldering