bouldering

[ bohl-der-ing ]

noun

1. Also bowldering. pavement made with small boulders.
2. the sport or activity of rock climbing on boulders usually no taller than 20 feet (6.1 m).

bouldering

/ ˈbəʊldərɪŋ /

noun

1. rock climbing on large boulders or small outcrops either as practice or as a sport in its own right

Word History and Origins

Origin of bouldering¹

First recorded in 1875–80; from earlier boulder “to pave with boulder(s) ” + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Jane Crawshaw, leader of enrichment at the school, said it offered activities including rock climbing and bouldering, swimming, self-defence, cycling, cricket, football and boxing.

From BBC

With offerings like bouldering competitions. rappelling classes and phone app-activated routes, these gyms around Los Angeles and Orange County, well, rock.

From Los Angeles Times

Alpine climbing, sport climbing, and bouldering and stuff like that.

From Salon

Roberts, who made his first recorded climb at just three years old, clinched his first lead World Cup title at the Chamonix World Cup in July last year - three weeks after winning his first Word Cup title with Bouldering gold in Italy.

From BBC

In Tokyo, there was only one medal on offer for both the men and women but in Paris there will be a combined medal for lead and bouldering and a separate medal event for speed climbing.

From BBC

Related Words

• mountaineering
• rock climbing