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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Travelers from Michigan said leaving their zero-degree temperatures only to find Floridians bundled up was a surprise. CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 So bundle up for this month’s chilly edition. Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026 Most important is to listen to your body, bundle up in multiple layers and take frequent breaks to reduce stress on the body. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2026 Get ready to bundle up this weekend, as a blast of arctic air moves into Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and hazardous conditions. Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 30 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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