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
• The man in the doorway had broad shoulders and wore bulky gloves.
  — Clare Sestanovich, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
• Cons The shape is bulkier and doesn't pack down when not in use.
  — Rebecca Carhart, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
• The design is not bulky at all and is roomy enough for pups up to 20 pounds.
  — Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2021
• It’s not too bulky or thick, and is soft and breathable.
  — Outdoor Life, 18 Feb. 2021
• Big and bulky ones will take up a lot of space in your toiletry bag.
  — Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
• The city does not accept wet, moldy, dirty, or bulky items.
  — Bailey Allen, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Nov. 2022
• The wide shelf at the top can offer space for bulkier items.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
• The wide shelf at the top can offer space for bulkier items.
  — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
• The headphones are a little bulky, but most will get used to that.
  — Maren Estrada, BGR, 20 Aug. 2021
• The exception is TVs, which are too bulky to store and ship.
  — Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2022
• Say ‘bye’ to that old, bulky toolkit and ‘hello’ to this sleek son of a gun.
  — Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
• Some earmuffs can be big and bulky, getting in the way of your gun.
  — Travis Smola, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2023
• The bulky, fragile Space Shuttle—which wasn’t a weapon, of course.
  — David Axe, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021
• Parkas are on-trend and often look less bulky than down puffers.
  — Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 22 Nov. 2022
• So, bulky winter clothes took up most of the space in our luggage.
  — Essence, 29 July 2024
• No one wants to bring bulky purses or wallets on the trail.
  — Nicole Hvidsten, Star Tribune, 24 June 2021
• PFDs, as they are known, come in a variety of sizes and styles and are less bulky than in the past.
  — Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2020
• The glass is substantial and thick but doesn’t feel heavy or bulky.
  — Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
• The headsets are bulky, sweaty and make many people feel sick.
  — Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2022
• Plus, the slim case looks cool and isn’t overly bulky like some others.
  — Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
• 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
• Got a slew of bulky sneakers and boots heaped on your closet floor?
  — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, 5 Jan. 2021
• Blankets are bulky and take up quite a bit of space in your carry-on bag.
  — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Oct. 2020
• No bulky bottles or spills, portable liquid mouthwash sticks are great for travel and commuting.
  — ABC News, 20 June 2026
• Extra storage doesn’t have to be bulky—just check out this compact accent cabinet.
  — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
• According to police, skimming devices are often placed on top of the card reader and can make the reader look normal but bulky.
  — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
• However, oven mitts are sometimes too bulky to reach in.
  — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 19 June 2026
• But the actual products were not only few and far between, but primitive, bulky and clearly not ready for mass adoption.
  — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 18 June 2026