bulb-out

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bulb-out

noun bulb-outs · bulbout

A traffic calming measure that widens the sidewalk for a short distance.
Similar: bump-out, curb bulge, curb bulb, curb extension, elephant ear
A round area of pavement that protrudes from one side of a road to accommodate turning vehicles with a wide turning circle.
Similar: loon

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@misc{bulb_out_2026,
  title = {bulb-out},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/bulb-out},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}