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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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 From tons of layers, dramatic fur coats, statement hats, and tried-and-true boots, bundling up has never looked so chic. Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026 Arizona's diverse landscape offers the perfect home for those who want to bask in the sun at a golf course or bundle up and watch the snow fall in Northern Arizona. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 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 19 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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