Examples of “bulge” in a Sentence

noun A part that swells or sticks out from an otherwise flat or smooth surface.

• There was a strange bulge in the wallpaper where the pipe ran behind it.
• A bulge in his jacket pocket revealed he was carrying his phone.
• The old tire had a large bulge on its side, so we replaced it.

noun A sudden increase in the size or value of something.

• Retailers reported a bulge in sales just before the holidays.
• The bakery saw a bulge in orders every time the weather turned cold.
• A temporary bulge in traffic followed the end of the concert.

verb To swell or push outward, especially under pressure.

• His eyes bulged in surprise when he heard the news.
• The overstuffed suitcase began to bulge at the seams.
• Veins bulged in his neck as he lifted the heavy box.