bundle

noun bun·dle \ ˈbən-dᵊl \

Definition of bundle

1 a :a group of things fastened together for convenient handling

a bundle of newspapers

b :package, parcel

arrived with several bundles under his arms

c :a considerable number :lot

a bundle of contradictions

d :a sizable sum of money

will cost you a bundle

e :a person embodying a specified quality or characteristic

She's a little bundle of energy.

was a bundle of nerves before his speech

f :bunch 2

a bundle of friends

2 a biology :a small band of mostly parallel fibers (as of nerve or muscle)

b botany :vascular bundle

3 :a package offering related products or services at a single price

software bundles

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Examples of bundle in a Sentence

Whoever picks the winning ticket will win a bundle of prizes.
He made a bundle on the stock market.
A reliable car doesn't have to cost a bundle.
They made bundles of money.

Recent Examples of bundle from the Web

More: Eugenio Suarez no longer just a bundle of potential Sal Romano had his second strong outing in a row.

— zach buchanan, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati Reds recap: Jose Peraza a pinch-hit hero vs. Chicago Cubs," 24 Aug. 2017
That same year, Border Patrol agents in San Luis, Arizona, spotted a drone dropping bundles with 30 pounds (13.61 kilograms) of marijuana.

— Washington Post, "Border agents track drone from sky to drugs on the ground," 19 Aug. 2017
That same year, Border Patrol agents in San Luis, Arizona, spotted a drone dropping bundles with 30 pounds (66 kilograms) of marijuana.

— elliot spagat, The Seattle Times, "Man is charged with flying drones to bring drugs from Mexico," 18 Aug. 2017
Wiley - Detective Mary Wiley, the longest-lasting undercover cop on the Birmingham narcotics squad - has been a supercop in a tiny, blonde-haired bundle for decades.

— carol robinson, AL.com, "Supercop: BPD's longest-serving detective retires with $36 million in drug seizures under her gun belt," 11 Aug. 2017
Congrats @serenawilliams on your upcoming bundle of joy!

— madeleine marr, miamiherald, "Serena Williams’ star-studded baby shower," 7 Aug. 2017
My impression of the salmon entree ($24) would have been vastly improved had the two bundles of haricot verts been removed.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Fork & Barrel fails to marry talented kitchen staff with clear, composed dishes | Review," 2 Aug. 2017
Mander used a Google AIY (Artificial Intelligence Yourself) kit, offered for free by the company in a magazine bundle, and a Raspberry Pi.

— david grossman, Popular Mechanics, "A Hacked 80s Intercom Is the Slickest Home Voice Assistant," 21 July 2017
One is by plugging the yawning gaps in regulation, which in some countries bundles SACCOs together with other, non-financial co-operatives.

— The Economist, "Regulating credit unions in Africa," 20 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of bundle

Middle English bundel, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English byndel bundle, bindan to bind

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First Known Use: 14th century

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bundle

verb

Definition of bundle

bundled; bundling play \ˈbən(d)-liŋ, ˈbən-dᵊl-iŋ\

transitive verb

1 :to make into a bundle

bundle the magazines together

2 :to hustle or hurry unceremoniously

bundled the children off to school

3 :to include (a product or service) with a related product for sale at a single price

software bundled with computer hardware

bundling cable and Internet services

intransitive verb

1 :hurry, hustle

… a group of servants came bundling from the kitchen.
—Charlotte Brontë

2 :to practice bundling

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bundler

play \-lər, -dᵊl-ər\ noun

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Examples of bundle in a Sentence

Someone had bundled the wet towels into a big pile.
She bundled the children into the car.
We all bundled into the car.
They've increased sales by bundling their most popular programs.
a computer that comes with bundled software

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Cody’s brother Cole — who was drafted by the San Diego Padres this month — was just a baby, bundled up in the arms of his mother, Jennifer.

— tyler kepner, New York Times, "For Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger, the Sky’s Not Only the Limit, It’s a Target," 26 June 2017
In a faster turn-around style, Macy’s Backstage will more closely resemble a TJ Maxx, Ross or Marshalls with large racks that bundle items by style or size.

— chabeli herrera, miamiherald, "Macy’s is opening its first Miami discount outlet store in The Falls," 26 June 2017
That evening, Kim was bundled off to another family’s home, while Ken and Sue shared a meal with their daughter’s assailant.

— kathryn joyce, New Republic, "The Silence of the Lambs," 20 June 2017
The fact that Big Pharma’s first ketamine copycat will be bundled with hallucinations is no small irony.

— rene chun, Los Angeles Magazine, "Inside the Los Angeles Clinic That Uses Ketamine to Treat Depression," 19 June 2017
Fun Spot visitors will pay $9 to ride the new coaster, or it can be bundled with other rides with an all-day pass.

— dewayne bevil, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Island happy: Sapphire Falls adds Caribbean dinner show," 17 June 2017
Amazon's delivery system features large fulfillment centers, where goods ordered by consumers are bundled together and shipped.

— lawrence specker, AL.com, "Roadwork offer helped bring Amazon jobs Mobile," 2 June 2017
On a recent sunny afternoon, the garden was steadily filled with people bundling green onions or watering soil.

— alison bowen, chicagotribune.com, "Gardening brings taste of home to refugee families in Chicago," 30 May 2017
Price: Starting at $40 per month, Hulu’s offering is not the cheapest (that would be SlingTV’s $20 plan) or the costliest on the market (DirecTV Now bundles peak at $70).

— jennifer van grove, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Hulu with Live TV: How does it compare?," 27 May 2017

Origin and Etymology of bundle

see ¹bundle

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First Known Use: 1606

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Synonyms

accelerate, hurry, fast-track, hasten, quicken, rush, speed (up), whisk

Antonyms

brake, decelerate, retard, slow (down)

Related Words

drive, goad, prod, propel, push, race, spur, stir, urge; aid, dispatch, ease, encourage, expedite, facilitate

Near Antonyms

delay, encumber, fetter, hamper, hinder, hobble, hold back, hold up, impede, interfere (with), manacle, rein (in), restrain, shackle, tie up, trammel; arrest, check, stall, stay, still, stop

BUNDLE Defined for English Language Learners

bundle

noun

Definition of bundle for English Language Learners

: a group of things that are fastened, tied, or wrapped together
: a group of things that are together or are associated with each other in some way
: a person who has a lot of some quality or who is known for a particular kind of behavior

bundle

verb

Definition of bundle for English Language Learners

: to fasten, tie, or wrap a group of things together : to make (a group of things) into a bundle
: to move or push (someone) into a place quickly
: to include (a product or service) with another product or service so that they are sold together

BUNDLE Defined for Kids

bundle

noun bun·dle \ ˈbən-dᵊl \

Definition of bundle for Students

:a number of things fastened, wrapped, or gathered closely together

bundle

verb

Definition of bundle for Students

bundled; bundling

1 :to fasten, tie, or wrap a group of things together

2 :to move or push into or out of a place quickly

We were immediately bundled off the plane.

— bundle up

:to dress warmly

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bundle

noun bun·dle \ ˈbən-dᵊl \

medical Definition of bundle

:a small band of mostly parallel fibers (as of nerve or muscle) :fasciculus, tract

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