bouldering
Americannoun
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Also bowldering pavement made with small boulders.
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the sport or activity of rock climbing on boulders usually no taller than 20 feet (6.1 m).
noun
Etymology
Origin of bouldering
First recorded in 1875–80; from earlier boulder “to pave with boulder(s) ” + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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"I've got more motivation to do things, especially when it comes to training. I feel stronger when I'm lifting and bouldering, and I can also think more clearly."
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025
Alpine climbing, sport climbing, and bouldering and stuff like that.
From Salon • Aug. 9, 2024
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 • Jul. 10, 2024
This year, however, scoring has changed, so one Olympic gold medal will be awarded to the winner of speed, and another for the combination of bouldering and lead climbing.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2024
"In bouldering, the potential climbing routes are called problems, and there's no right answer to solving them," she said.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2024
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