Boulder for Dummies

Boulder is a word we use to describe a very big, heavy rock. Imagine a huge rock that is as big as a small car or even bigger! That's what a boulder is. It's a rock that is much larger than the rocks we usually come across. So if you were walking in the woods or hiking up a mountain and you saw a rock that is so large and heavy that you can't even pick it up, it's probably a boulder.

Now, there's another meaning of the word "boulder" that is different from a big rock. In some places, people use the word "boulder" to talk about a city in the state of Colorado, in the United States. This city is called Boulder because there are many big rocks and mountains there. So when people say they're from Boulder, they mean they're from a city in Colorado, not that they themselves are big rocks!

Imagine walking in a park and seeing a river. And then, suddenly, you notice a massive rock that is blocking the flow of the river. That rock would be a boulder. It's so big and heavy that it stops the water from flowing smoothly. Just like this rock, a boulder can sometimes block our understanding of a word. But don't worry, with some patience and clear explanations, we can overcome this obstacle and understand what "boulder" means!