1. a rounded swelling or protrusion on a surface
2. a temporary increase in number or amount

1. to swell outward or stick out in a rounded shape
2. to be completely full of something

Examples

• There was a strange bulge in the wall where the pipe ran behind it.
• His jacket pocket had a bulge from his wallet and keys.
• The population bulge of baby boomers affected many social policies.
• Her eyes began to bulge when she saw the enormous spider.
• The bag bulged with groceries from the weekly shopping trip.
• His muscles bulged as he lifted the heavy weights.
• The suitcase was bulging with clothes for the long vacation.