boulder
noun
\
Definition of boulder
(Entry 1 of 2)
Boulder
geographical name
\
Definition of Boulder (Entry 2 of 2)
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from boulder
Noun
\
adjective
\
adjective
Examples of boulder in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Except, lifting an odd-shaped boulder is a lot different than lifting a kettlebell or medicine ball. — Amy Marturana, SELF, "I Tried Underwater Rock Running, the Endurance Workout Surfers Swear By," 28 Feb. 2019 The shallow quake set off landslides on the mountain that's carpeted in boulders and rocks, blocking usual paths out. — Travis Fedschun, Fox News, "Deadly Indonesia earthquake leaves hundreds of tourists stranded on mountain," 31 July 2018 The shallow quake set off landslides on the mountain that’s carpeted in boulders and rocks, blocking usual paths out. — Rosyidin Sembahulun, The Seattle Times, "Hundreds stranded on Indonesian mountain after earthquake," 30 July 2018 The new look suggests boulders and cliffs of foliage lining the run. — Kevin Spear, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Wekiva and Rock Springs Run cure stress with gorgeous gators and hypnotic rain," 1 June 2018 Another Korean video artist, Hyun-Ki Park, is on view at Gallery Hyundai (519, F14), with an installation of televisions nestled amid boulders and photographs of Mr. Park hefting a television. — Martha Schwendener, New York Times, "30 Must-See Artists at the Armory Show," 8 Mar. 2018 Erickson took pictures of faint images and photographed boulders with no apparent art. — Diane Bell, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Discovery of hidden drawings puts Poway Native American art in a class of its own," 9 July 2018 Multiple readers on both Facebook and in the story’s comment section suggested building jetties and using boulders to help mitigate sand erosion. — Dan Sweeney, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Build sea walls and jetties, plant mangroves — readers share their alternatives to piling sand on beaches," 11 June 2018 This one—with its boulder opal center surrounded by diamonds and four diopsides—is particularly stunning. — Lane Florsheim, WSJ, "Online Staff Writer Lane Florsheim’s Holiday Gift Guide: Color Their World," 3 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'boulder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for boulder
boulder
noun
English Language Learners Definition of boulder
See the full definition for boulder in the English Language Learners Dictionary
boulder
nounKids Definition of boulder
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on boulder
What made you want to look up boulder? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Original Meanings Quiz
-
- Which of the following is the earliest known sense of the word awe?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Original Meanings Quiz
A quiz for the pedantic and those annoyed by them!
Take the quiz -
A Green Quiz
How many questions can you answer about the word "green"?
Take the quiz -
Name That Thing
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
Take the quiz -
Word Winder's CrossWinder
Play the game
Share boulder
Resources for boulder