bundle up — to dress warmly in heavy clothing, especially to protect against cold weather
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to dress warmly in heavy clothing, especially to protect against cold weather
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌndəl ʌp/
Example Sentences
- My mom always tells me to bundle up like I'm going to Antarctica, even when it's just a little chilly.
- The weather forecast says snow, so bundle up before heading to work.
- She bundled up so much that she looked like a walking sleeping bag.
bundle up
NOUN[/ˈbʌndəl ʌp/]
to dress warmly in heavy clothing, especially to protect against cold weather
Mom helps her child bundle up in a thick scarf before the snowy walk to school.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Bundle derives from Middle Dutch 'bondel', originally meaning a tied package or bundle of items. The phrasal verb 'bundle up' evolved metaphorically from the image of wrapping objects together, applied to the practice of wearing multiple layers of clothing as if layering and binding oneself against cold.
Breakdown
bundle (from Middle Dutch bondel, meaning to tie or wrap) + up (adverb indicating completion or intensification of the action).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom always tells me to bundle up like I'm going to Antarctica, even when it's just a little chilly.”
“The weather forecast says snow, so bundle up before heading to work.”
“She bundled up so much that she looked like a walking sleeping bag.”
“Bundle up the baby carefully before taking him outside.”
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