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Bundle has 9 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

"She tied a bundle of firewood and carried it inside to keep her house warm."

2

a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

"She carried her groceries in a large paper bundle wrapped tightly at the top."

3

a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit)

"she made a bundle selling real estate"

"they sank megabucks into their new house"

4

A group of objects held together by wrapping or tying.

"She carried a large bundle of firewood wrapped in plastic to keep it dry."

In plain English: A bundle is a group of things tied together and carried as one package.

"She tied her clothes into a bundle before going to camp."

Usage: Use the noun form to describe items like firewood or newspapers that are physically tied or wrapped together as a single unit, while the verb describes the action of creating such a group. This term is distinct from general collections because it implies the objects are bound by an external material rather than just grouped logically.

Verb
1

make into a bundle

"he bundled up his few possessions"

2

gather or cause to gather into a cluster

"She bunched her fingers into a fist"

3

compress into a wad

"wad paper into the box"

4

sleep fully clothed in the same bed with one's betrothed

"The couple decided to bundle together on their wedding night to stay warm and intimate."

5

To tie or wrap together into a bundle.

"She carefully tied the firewood together to form a neat bundle before carrying it inside."

In plain English: To bundle something means to tie it up tightly together, often with cloth or string.

"She bundled her clothes into a bag before leaving for work."

Example Sentences
"She tied her clothes into a bundle before going to camp." noun
"She carried her laundry in a large bundle wrapped in plastic." noun
"He bought a holiday gift bundle that included snacks and games." noun
"The teacher collected all the student papers into one big bundle on her desk." noun
"She bundled her clothes into a bag before leaving for work." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
collection package money pack form arrange sleep
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
wisp bale fagot pack swag agglomerate puddle

Origin

From Middle English bundel, from Middle Dutch bondel or Old English byndele, byndelle ("a binding; tying; fastening with bands"); both from Proto-Germanic bundil-, derivative of bundą ("bundle"). Compare also bindle, Dutch bundel, German Bündel.

Rhyming Words
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