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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On Wednesday, fans bundled up for the late-afternoon start with the playoffs on the line. Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 Fall is the cozy season for a reason—the crisp nights, changing leaves, and warm flavors encourage bundling up and hunkering down for the cooler months. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 Stewart was bundled up in a white winter jacket with a large fur hood on the left. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 It wouldn’t be fall without a cozy fabric to bundle up in. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 16 Sep. 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 18 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

bundle up

verb
: to dress warmly

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