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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South Floridians needed to bundle up once again before heading out of the door on Tuesday morning after low temperatures dipped into the low 40s and uppers 30s inland. Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 This theme is music and includes seasonal activities, stories, crafts and some outdoor time, so bundle up. Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026 Blankets, shawls and capes were everywhere, as if the runways themselves needed bundling up. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026 You may be bundled up right now, but spring is just around the corner. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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