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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Scenes from outside the federal building included opposing demonstrations, with some voicing support for Maduro and many others who bundled up in the freezing weather to applaud his arrest. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026 Justin documented their family Christmas on Instagram with a selfie of himself and Hailey bundled up in coats. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 Instead, the two were bundled up on the couch watching the University of Miami Hurricanes—a team that counts Ramirez as a diehard, lifelong fan—beat the Ohio State University Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026 Miami’s big chill in photos Here’s how some folks bundled up around Miami on New Year’s Eve morning. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 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 7 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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