bulk (Meaning)

Wordnet

bulk (n)

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

the property of something that is great in magnitude

the property possessed by a large mass

Wordnet

bulk (v)

stick out or up

cause to bulge or swell outwards

Webster

bulk (n.)

Magnitude of material substance; dimensions; mass; size; as, an ox or ship of great bulk.

The main mass or body; the largest or principal portion; the majority; as, the bulk of a debt.

The cargo of a vessel when stowed.

The body.

Webster

bulk (v. i.)

To appear or seem to be, as to bulk or extent; to swell.

Webster

bulk (v.)

A projecting part of a building.

bulk Sentence Examples

  1. The company ordered a bulk quantity of raw materials to meet production demands.
  2. She purchased her groceries in bulk to save money and reduce waste.
  3. The bulk of the population lives in urban areas rather than rural ones.
  4. We moved the bulk of the furniture into the new house over the weekend.
  5. His muscles increased in bulk after months of intense weightlifting.
  6. The bulk of the work was completed ahead of schedule due to efficient teamwork.
  7. During the holidays, retailers often offer discounts on bulk purchases.
  8. The bulk of the evidence supports the hypothesis that climate change is human-induced.
  9. He wore a heavy coat to add bulk and warmth during the cold winter months.
  10. Bulk shipping is often more cost-effective for transporting large quantities of goods over long distances.

FAQs About the word bulk

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part, the property of something that is great in magnitude, the pr

majority,mass, plurality, generality, preponderance,most, abundance, lion's share, much, loads

handful, handful,minority, few, minority, few,least, minimum, least, couple

The company ordered a bulk quantity of raw materials to meet production demands.

She purchased her groceries in bulk to save money and reduce waste.

The bulk of the population lives in urban areas rather than rural ones.

We moved the bulk of the furniture into the new house over the weekend.