bulge — a rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /bʌldʒ/
Example Sentences
- His pocket was bulging with so many snacks that he looked like a walking vending machine.
- The bag bulged with groceries from her marathon shopping trip.
- After the huge meal, his stomach bulged like he had swallowed a watermelon whole.
bulge
NOUN[/bʌldʒ/]
a rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface
His backpack started to bulge with all the souvenirs from the trip.
The judge's belly shows a bulge from too much fudge!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old French 'bulga' in the 13th century, originally meaning 'leather bag' or 'pouch'. The modern sense of 'a swelling or protuberance' developed metaphorically from the image of a bag becoming distended when filled with contents.
Breakdown
bulga (Old French: leather bag, pouch) → bulge (a protruding swelling or rounded projection), with the semantic shift reflecting the visual parallel between a filled bag and any outward protrusion.
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📝Examples
“His pocket was bulging with so many snacks that he looked like a walking vending machine.”
“The bag bulged with groceries from her marathon shopping trip.”
“After the huge meal, his stomach bulged like he had swallowed a watermelon whole.”
“The tire showed a dangerous bulge on its side.”
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