Meaning & Definition of word "Bulge"

Bulge

/bʌldʒ/

1. A protruding or swelling part; an outward curve or bulging shape.
- Example: She noticed a bulge in her backpack that suggested she had packed too much.
2. An abnormal or excessive swelling or protuberance.
- Example: The doctor examined the bulge on his arm to determine if it was a cyst.

1. To swell or protrude outward.
- Example: The tire began to bulge due to overinflation.
2. To extend outward in a rounded shape.
- Example: The child’s stomach bulged after eating a large meal.

●Middle English 'bulgen', from Old French 'bulge', from Latin 'bulga' meaning 'leather bag or pouch'.

bulge at the seams:

to be very full or tightly packed, often to the point of breaking.

bulge one's eyes:

to open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.

bulging wallet:

a wallet that is very full, often implying someone is wealthy.

inflate:

to fill something with air or gas, causing it to swell.

protrude:

to stick out; to extend outward.

swell:

to increase in size or volume.

Meaning: a noticeable bulge in clothing that suggests the presence of something unusual.

● Example Sentence: He tried to hide the bulge in his pants.

Meaning: an excessive or exaggerated feature.

● Example Sentence: That car's design has a serious bulge that stands out.