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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Swift, bundled up against the cold in a chunky gold, brown and orange jacket, is seen picking up one of her soon-to-be nieces and carrying the child on her hip. Bryan West, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025 That's leading to some cancellations and an important message to bundle up. Ubah Ali, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025 People should prepare to bundle up as bitter cold wind chills are expected to make KC frigid again after a few days in the low 50s. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025 For champagne garden and patio diners, remember to bundle up. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 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 20 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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