in bulk
Idioms-
Unpackaged, loose, as in It's cheaper to buy rice in bulk . [Late 1600s]
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In large amounts or volume, as in The ship was carrying wheat in bulk . [Mid-1700s]
Example Sentences
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He prefers using pre-peeled garlic, which is readily available in bulk at Costco, and storing it in a Ziploc bag before placing it in the freezer.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
The middle class is stretching every dollar by buying in bulk, or adopting tactics to save on gas, or putting items on credit.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Businesses that bring in bulk volumes typically get a rate discount from the Postal Service.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Most people buy in bulk rather than pay monthly and some comparison sites show heating oil prices have doubled in a week.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
I know they went through seventeen gallons of salve in the first two weeks, and that Mother was ordering gauze in bulk.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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