bundle

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noun

bun·​dle ˈbən-dᵊl How to pronounce bundle (audio)
1
a
: a group of things fastened together for convenient handling
a bundle of newspapers
b
: package, parcel
arrived with several bundles under his arms
c
: a considerable number : lot
a bundle of contradictions
d
: a sizable sum of money
will cost you a bundle
e
: a person embodying a specified quality or characteristic
She's a little bundle of energy.
was a bundle of nerves before his speech
f
: bunch sense 2
a bundle of friends
2
a
biology : a small band of mostly parallel fibers (as of nerve or muscle)
b
botany : vascular bundle
3
: a package offering related products or services at a single price
software bundles

bundle

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verb

bundled; bundling ˈbən(d)-liŋ How to pronounce bundle (audio)
ˈbən-dᵊl-iŋ

transitive verb

1
: to make into a bundle
bundle the magazines together
2
: to hustle or hurry unceremoniously
bundled the children off to school
3
: to include (a product or service) with a related product for sale at a single price
software bundled with computer hardware
bundling cable and Internet services

intransitive verb

1
: hurry, hustle
… a group of servants came bundling from the kitchen.Charlotte Brontë
2
: to practice bundling

Examples of bundle in a Sentence

Noun Whoever picks the winning ticket will win a bundle of prizes. He made a bundle on the stock market. A reliable car doesn't have to cost a bundle. They made bundles of money. Verb Someone had bundled the wet towels into a big pile. She bundled the children into the car. We all bundled into the car. They've increased sales by bundling their most popular programs. a computer that comes with bundled software
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The move also comes just a few weeks after Disney integrated Hulu content into Disney+ for bundle customers. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024 However, the price in the TikTok video is higher than the average cost of the 40-piece chicken McNuggets bundle at Southern California locations, according to McDonald's. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 Chiefs Super Bowl championships by the bundle and multiple Royals World Series games over the past decade have cast a sports spotlight on Kansas City, to be sure. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2024 Each label will include monthly broadband prices, introductory rate details, data allowances, broadband speeds, and links to find out about any available discounts or service bundles. Amrita Khalid, The Verge, 10 Apr. 2024 The bundle includes a 750 ml bottle of Tincup's 10-year bourbon, plus two carabiner mugs that can hook to your backpack for all your outdoor eclipse viewing excursions. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024 Save more money with bundles... Sculpt Nation offers several pricing options to get the most bang for your BURN PM. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 With access to eight leading Microsoft 2021 applications, this pro bundle enables users to tackle many tasks effortlessly—from Excel’s powerful data analysis capabilities to OneNote’s structured digital note-taking to PowerPoint’s engaging presentation tools. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2024 Moreover, take advantage of this limited-time discount on the bundle with code ENJOY20. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2024
Verb
The model number matches the 25W charger bundled with many of Samsung’s current products. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024 As her broker helps look for an alternative, her auto premium is now going up about $300 a year because it will no longer be bundled with home insurance. Levi Sumagaysay, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024 During Bill Clinton’s Presidency, the Justice Department brought the Microsoft case, in 1998, accusing the software giant of exploiting its grip on the operating-system market to create a stranglehold for Web browsers, by forcing computer-makers to bundle Internet Explorer on its devices. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024 Many had simply migrated with their families, but Arche’s report found children cutting, carrying and bundling sugar cane at 12 farms. Qadri Inzamam Saumya Khandelwal, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024 In February, Mozilla bundled Onerep’s data removal service into its new $8.99 per month Monitor Plus subscription. Emma Roth, The Verge, 22 Mar. 2024 The day was flinty cold, the wind biting, and Anton was bundled in his snowsuit. Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2024 Several real estate companies saw their stock prices plummet following news of the $418 million settlement the National Association of Realtors reached last week over commission bundling and inflating, namely Redfin. Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024 The Angels are not one of them; Bally Sports West sells streaming subscriptions only for the Clippers, Ducks and Kings, bundled together at $29.99 per month. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English bundel, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English byndel bundle, bindan to bind

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1606, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bundle was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near bundle

Cite this Entry

“Bundle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bundle. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

bundle

1 of 2 noun
bun·​dle ˈbən-dᵊl How to pronounce bundle (audio)
1
a
: a number of things fastened or wrapped together : package, parcel
2
a
: a small band of mostly parallel fibers (as of nerve)

bundle

2 of 2 verb
bundled; bundling ˈbən-(d)liŋ How to pronounce bundle (audio)
-dᵊl-iŋ
1
: to make into a bundle : wrap
2
: to hurry off : hustle
bundled us off to school
bundler
-dlər How to pronounce bundle (audio)
-dᵊl-ər
noun

Medical Definition

bundle

noun
bun·​dle ˈbən-dᵊl How to pronounce bundle (audio)
: a small band of mostly parallel fibers (as of nerve or muscle) : fasciculus, tract

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