1. a ship designed to carry bulk cargo such as grain, coal, or ore in large quantities
Usage: nautical; commercial shipping
2. a person or company that buys goods in bulk
Usage: commercial

Examples

• The bulker arrived at the port to load thousands of tons of wheat.
• Modern bulkers are equipped with advanced cargo-handling systems.
• The shipping company operates a fleet of bulkers across international routes.
• A bulker can transport grain more efficiently than smaller vessels.
• The bulker negotiated a discount by purchasing supplies in large quantities.