bouldering

American  

[bohl-der-ing] / ˈboʊl dər ɪŋ /

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).

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bouldering British  

/ ˈbəʊldərɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of bouldering

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

Example Sentences

"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

They've befriended a number of other couples who met through bouldering, too.

From BBC

Instead, they met when Megumi was attempting a tricky climbing route at their local bouldering centre, and was - by her own admission - falling off the wall.

From BBC

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

Related Words

• mountaineering
• rock climbing