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.
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Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
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Compression packing cubes are particularly effective for this time of winter-to-spring trip because the compression features will help cut down on the bulk from the heavier layers, leaving you more room to add in at least a couple more transitional essentials.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
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Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a powerful phone without the bulk.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
Compression packing cubes are particularly effective for this time of winter-to-spring trip because the compression features will help cut down on the bulk from the heavier layers, leaving you more room to add in at least a couple more transitional essentials.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Christopher Null The Best Mirrorless Cameras to Level Up Your Photos
Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk?
—Brad Bourque, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the bulk
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“The bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bulk. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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