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 lower part of the weapons were stored in a cardboard box, and the upper receivers were bundled up in a white towel. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025 The gold version will be heading to manufacturers over the summer, ready to be bundled up into the latest smartphones first, before becoming available over the air as a software upgrade. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 Meanwhile, Helen Mirren dons a dramatic look for Cannes Film Festival, and Miley Cyrus bundles up in Los Angeles. Grace Harrington, People.com, 23 May 2025 It’s made from a soft and lightweight cotton and polyester blend that’s ideal for chilly mornings and warmer afternoons, and the longline, oversized fit is relaxed and comfortable enough to wear unzipped or bundled up. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 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 29 Jun. 2025.

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bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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