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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The key to not looking too bundled up is to add a layer that offsets the casualness of the others. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Here, the family bundled up for an adorable photo before spending time on the slopes. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 During the cooler months, everyone sits bundled up around the fire or on the porch on rainy nights, sipping great wines. — Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 These bundle up into a tight cube for launch and unfurl into large, light radiators in space. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bundle up

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of bundle up was in 1809

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bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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