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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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Bitterly cold West Texas winters meant my grandma was often bundled up under an electric blanket in the living room. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025 Extra clothes for bundling up is always a good idea, too. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025 For the appearance, Ciara bundled up in a pair of knee-high fur boots. Tara Larson, Footwear News, 27 Nov. 2025 The show-stopping mix of pageantry, music, and nostalgia makes the Macy’s Parade a perfect kickoff to Thanksgiving Day, whether you’re bundled up on the streets of Manhattan or cozied up on your couch. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 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 6 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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