1bulge 
/ˈbʌlʤ/ noun
plural bulg·es /ˈbʌlʤ/ noun [count] 1 : a rounded lump on the surface of something
▪ “What's in there?” he asked, pointing to the large bulge in my purse. ▪ I'm exercising to get rid of this bulge around my middle. 2 : a sudden increase
▪ a population bulge
▪ “What's in there?” he asked, pointing to the large bulge in my purse. ▪ I'm exercising to get rid of this bulge around my middle.
▪ a population bulge
