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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Fall is in full swing in the South, and while the most southern regions are just starting to see cooler temperatures, many of us are already bundling up for the season with our favorite sweaters to stay warm. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025 Families who are out and about may want to consider ways to bundle up with their costumes. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025 Ed Sheeran bundled up with his Scottish Fold Calippo, half of the singer's cat duo (the other is Calippo's sister Dorito) named The Wibbles — whose Instagram account has gone viral. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 Cabincore gives the homey feel that comes with bundling up in plush blankets with a hot cider warming up your hands. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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