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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Hours later, those fans sat bundled up in rainy, chilly conditions as a power outage hit parts of downtown Minneapolis, affecting Target Field. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026 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, 30 Mar. 2026 Travelers bundled up in jackets, blankets and sweatpants, babies settled in parents’ arms and young children ran around. Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026 Young fans bundle up to stay warm from the stands during the 3rd inning of the Waxahachie versus Duncanville softball game. Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bundle up

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of bundle up was in 1809

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“Bundle up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bundle%20up. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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