How to Use bulky in a Sentence

bulky

adjective

• The bone saw was bulky, and the Leatherman saw was too small.
  — Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
• Cons The shape is bulkier and doesn't pack down when not in use.
  — Rebecca Carhart, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
• Big and bulky ones will take up a lot of space in your toiletry bag.
  — Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
• Say ‘bye’ to that old, bulky toolkit and ‘hello’ to this sleek son of a gun.
  — Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
• Due to its big and bulky head, this is not the best caulk gun for sealing cracks in tight spaces.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
• The tongue base could be very big and bulky, again, reducing the airway size.
  — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 29 June 2023
• As such, Laniakea is free of bulky beams and braces that hog space and spoil views.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2023
• Makes pumping easy and doesn't feel bulky like a lot of pumping bras do.
  — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, harpersbazaar.com, 22 Apr. 2023
• A bit bulky and hard to store, so not ideal for small spaces.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2023
• Also, the tight cuff might be too much for those with the unique combo of narrow feet and bulky calves.
  — Douglas Schnitzspahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023
• Winter coats don’t need to be bulky to keep you warm and toasty — and the Vuori Meysan Down Jacket is proof.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
• The researchers say their next steps will be to make the technology less bulky.
  — Bycassandra Willyard, science.org, 24 May 2023
• Part of that is because there isn’t an elegant way to add scents to bulky VR gear.
  — Victoria Song, The Verge, 9 May 2023
• Keep in Mind A bit bulkier than others, this opener weighs in at more than a pound.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
• The handle provides just enough width and girth to ensure a solid grip but isn’t bulky.
  — Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
• This hanging case is on the bulkier side and would take up a lot of room in a carry-on backpack or tote.
  — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
• Other people dressed in bulky rain gear had ventured out to take in views of the roiling ocean waves.
  — John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
• What to Consider The tradeoff for holding five pairs is that this case is bulky in a bag.
  — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
• Join the club and get away from bulky, uncomfortable bras to the 20 best seamless bras and bralettes that keep the girls snug, smooth, and pushed-up all day long.
  — Lily Wohlner, womenshealthmag.com, 9 May 2023
• Go above that, and larger laptops can be too bulky for easy transport.
  — Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
• What to Consider The bag is narrow, so bulkier items won’t fit.
  — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2023
• The bulky jetted tub not only takes up too much space but also is a breeding ground for mold and mildew.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 29 June 2023
• From mild-weather runs to winter ski runs, the Atom Vest from Arc’teryx proves that vests don’t need to be super bulky to keep you warm and cozy.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
• While most large items go in the lower rack, small, bulky items like long-stemmed glasses and large utensils can go in the upper rack.
  — Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2023
• The final one, the large slim, rotates between storing pairs of shoes or other bulky items.
  — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2023
• However, a car seat is bulky to carry through the airport.
  — Cecily McAndrews, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024
• Keep in Mind The design makes for bulky storage since the hardwood handle does not fold or collapse.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024
• At his age, the bulky batteries that power the trolling motor feel heavier.
  — Krista Stevens, Longreads, 19 July 2023
• Out are bulky, ankle-length puffers, beanies, and shapeless wool coats.
  — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2024
• Sure, fans of pointy or round-toe shoes—which are far more the norm—may recoil at the thought of embracing such a bulky silhouette.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024