How to Use bulky in a Sentence

bulky

adjective
  • She's shed the bulky clothing too.
    — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 16 June 2026
  • The gloves are warm but not overly thick or bulky.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Parkas are on-trend and often look less bulky than down puffers.
    — Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Note that some metal ice cleats may feel heavy or bulky for some time.
    — Anthony Marcusa, chicagotribune.com, 10 Oct. 2020
  • Big and bulky ones will take up a lot of space in your toiletry bag.
    — Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
  • This one is lightweight, warm enough to wear on its own, and isn’t too bulky.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
  • This one is lightweight, warm enough to wear on its own, and isn’t too bulky.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
  • Keep it business on top and bulky on the bottom.
    — India Roby, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
  • There are just always heavy or bulky items that need to be moved from place to place.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • In bulky systems, that gap is easy to maintain.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The bone saw was bulky, and the Leatherman saw was too small.
    — Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • This is part of the reason why the system is so bulky and heavy.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
  • A bit bulky and hard to store, so not ideal for small spaces.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2023
  • The man in the doorway had broad shoulders and wore bulky gloves.
    — Clare Sestanovich, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
  • To lighten the load, wear your bulkiest pieces on the plane.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • Got a slew of bulky sneakers and boots heaped on your closet floor?
    — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, 5 Jan. 2021
  • The headsets are bulky, sweaty and make many people feel sick.
    — Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2022
  • Cons The shape is bulkier and doesn't pack down when not in use.
    — Rebecca Carhart, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • The headphones are a little bulky, but most will get used to that.
    — Maren Estrada, BGR, 20 Aug. 2021
  • So, bulky winter clothes took up most of the space in our luggage.
    — Essence, 29 July 2024
  • The glass is substantial and thick but doesn’t feel heavy or bulky.
    — Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Some earmuffs can be big and bulky, getting in the way of your gun.
    — Travis Smola, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The downside is that over-ear headphones are on the bulky side.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Makes pumping easy and doesn't feel bulky like a lot of pumping bras do.
    — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, harpersbazaar.com, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The button on top is bulky and makes the pot tall and harder to store.
    — Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Plus, the slim case looks cool and isn’t overly bulky like some others.
    — Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Since this porch isn't very wide, the furniture couldn't be bulky.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Blankets are bulky and take up quite a bit of space in your carry-on bag.
    — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Oct. 2020
  • The mid-width strap doesn’t feel bulky on your shoulder, but is still wide enough to stay put.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
  • For example, a band that’s too thick for your wrist could feel heavy and look bulky.
    — Irene Richardson, WWD, 24 June 2024

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