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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Families bundled up in hoodies and blankets to watch from the beach as surfers in several categories braved the cold water. Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 Concertgoers bundled up in furry winter coats and beanies while waiting in line to enter the outdoor venue. ABC News, 6 May 2026 The initial stills released on Wednesday show the Chicago actress in a yellow dress serving at a bar, and The Silence of the Lambs actor bundled up in a hat and coat. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026 In honor of Earth Day, volunteers were bundled up at 31st Street Beach on Wednesday morning to help with clean up. Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 22 Apr. 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 13 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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