English · Word Candidate

bulk

/bʌlk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bulks · bulking · bulked

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Size, specifically, volume.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kích thước, đặc biệt là thể tích

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Noun

Examples

The Quantity of Matter is the measure of the same, arising from its density and bulk conjunctly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any huge body or structure.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bất kỳ khối lượng hoặc cấu trúc lớn nào

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Noun

Examples

The obese woman couldn't ease her bulk through the narrow passageway.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Being large in size, mass, or volume (of goods, etc.).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lớn về kích thước, khối lượng hoặc thể tích

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Total.

Adjective

Examples

Bulk fermentation

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bulk” mean?

Size, specifically, volume.

Is “bulk” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.