adjective
Other Word Forms
- bulkily adverb
- bulkiness noun
- overbulkily adverb
- overbulkiness noun
- overbulky adjective
- unbulky adjective
Etymology
Origin of bulky
Example Sentences
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Early in the case, Fischer issued a preliminary injunction barring the city from enforcing the municipal code that prohibits bulky items in public places or on the streets.
From Los Angeles Times
There, young women sit at clattering Typex machines—bulky black typewriters with spinning spools of white tape.
From Literature
Whether it’s silver platters or things left out on the street during bulky item pickup day, the couple is always searching for stylish, affordable finds.
From Los Angeles Times
Even in a bulky knee brace, Izzard goes all out in the final act duel between Hamlet and Laertes.
From Los Angeles Times
"These big bulky polymer chains can interact with the tungsten carbide much easier because they don't have micropores that cause limitations with typical platinum-based catalysts."
From Science Daily
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