American English pronunciation

How to pronounce boulder

IPA transcription: ['boʊldɚ]

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Noun

  • a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

  • a town in north central Colorado; Rocky Mountains resort center and university town

Usage examples

  • I have blisters on my hands because I was bouldering yesterday.
  • Most of the deposits on top of the bedrock are boulder clay.
  • The mountainous area is filled with large boulders, intersected by streaming lakes.
  • She lives in Colestin, Oregon and Boulder, Colorado.
  • The grounds feature pine trees, bamboo groves, waterfalls and large granite boulders.
  • Boulder: Westview Press.
  • Massive boulders, overhanging cliffs and deep crevasses make up the beauty of the park.
  • They are not easily flushed, preferring to hide between boulders.
  • It is one of two rivers named the Boulder River in Montana.
  • A short access road leads directly into the boulder fields from the Stuart Highway.