the bulk

noun

: most of something : the largest part of something

We spent the bulk of the summer at the beach.

The great bulk of these people are extremely poor.

Examples of the bulk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While your suitcase holds the bulk of your wardrobe, a backpack keeps your laptop, chargers, travel documents, toiletries, snacks, and other in-flight essentials within easy reach. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

The real Nafisi is a beloved literary figure, a professor who has devoted the bulk of her life to evangelizing about the transcendence of Western literature in places where its liberal, humanist messages are much needed. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

In a statement Thursday afternoon, Pine Development said its plan would keep the bulk of the county site undeveloped and landscaped, allowing plenty of room for the Hia-Line to come through. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

According to officials, the building where the bulk of the fire started appears to be a total loss. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for the bulk

• fulk
• hulk
• skulk
• sulk