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
ˈbōl-d(ə-)rər How to pronounce bouldering (audio)
noun

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And, of course, the park also offers world-class rock climbing and bouldering. — Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026 The hotel also has bikes for guests to use and is planning to implement some rock climbing and bouldering areas as well. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 Asana is primarily a bouldering gym, meaning climbers ascend shorter walls without ropes or harnesses. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026 Use it to freshen up after a bouldering workout, stash it in your Aspen travel bag, or lean into autumn by pairing the palette with an apple-picking expedition. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bouldering

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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