bundle up

verb

bundled up; bundling up; bundles up

transitive verb

: to dress (someone) warmly

intransitive verb

: to dress warmly

Examples of bundle up in a Sentence

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It’s made from a soft and lightweight cotton and polyester blend that’s ideal for chilly mornings and warmer afternoons, and the longline, oversized fit is relaxed and comfortable enough to wear unzipped or bundled up. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025 At the parade, the Bachelor Nation alum and former Bravo star were captured leaning in close to each other while bundled up to stay warm in New York City in an Instagram Story shared by Andy Cohen. Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates disembarked from their team plane in Kansas City on Wednesday bundled up in ski hats and parkas. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025 Copper wires will get neatly bundled up for resale. Terence Musho, The Conversation, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bundle up

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of bundle up was in 1845

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“Bundle up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bundle%20up. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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