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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Many mothers who would have difficulty attending in-person appointments — for example bundling up their baby (and possibly another child) to take two buses in the rain— feel much more able to access virtual visits. — Renee Sorrentino, STAT, 28 Aug. 2026 For brisk days, bundle up in a trusty (and equally vibrant) cardigan. — India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026 Ruby completed the announcement with several snapshots of Levi and his new family, starting with a picture of her toddler smiling down at the newborn bundled up in his hospital bassinet. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 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 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

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: to dress warmly

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