bundle up

verb

bundled up; bundling up; bundles up
Synonyms of bundle upnext

transitive verb

: to dress (someone) warmly

intransitive verb

: to dress warmly

Examples of bundle up in a Sentence

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This set feels smooth and cool to the touch but still cozy enough to bundle up with during the winter months. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026 During the cooler months, everyone sits bundled up around the fire or on the porch on rainy nights, sipping great wines. — Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 These bundle up into a tight cube for launch and unfurl into large, light radiators in space. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2026 Families bundled up in hoodies and blankets to watch from the beach as surfers in several categories braved the cold water. — Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bundle up

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of bundle up was in 1809

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bundle up

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: to dress warmly

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