bulge

//bʌldʒ//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
Visual representation of bulge

Noun

bulgeSingular
bulgesPlural
1

A rounded swelling or protrusion that distorts an otherwise flat surface.

There was a bulge in the wall where the water had leaked through.

2

A temporary increase or surge, especially in quantity or size.

There was a bulge in sales during the holiday season.

Verb

bulgeInfinitive
bulgePresent tense
bulgedPast tense
bulgedPast participle
bulgingPresent participle
bulgesThird-person singular
1

To swell or protrude outward beyond the usual or normal shape.

His pockets bulged with coins.

2

To be completely filled or packed to the point of swelling.

Her shopping bags were bulging with groceries.

Antonym