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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The open front is easy to slip on, while the eye-catching buttons allow for versatility of wear — bundle up or leave it open for an airy feel. Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025 And for older folks who often feel cold and are prone to bundling up, covering the skin in warm weather can be dangerous. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2025 Another shot captures Kelce and Swift bundled up with friends Erin Andrews, Charissa Thompson, and their partners in the middle of the snow, while a third photo shows them on a much beachier getaway. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025 While her two other friends were bundled up, Krizner and a classmate from Texas didn't have proper winter gear. Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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