bundle

1 of 2

noun

bun·​dle ˈbən-dᵊl How to pronounce bundle (audio)
1
a
: a group of things fastened together for convenient handling
a bundle of newspapers
b
: package, parcel
arrived with several bundles under his arms
c
: a considerable number : lot
a bundle of contradictions
d
: a sizable sum of money
will cost you a bundle
e
: a person embodying a specified quality or characteristic
She's a little bundle of energy.
was a bundle of nerves before his speech
f
: bunch sense 2
a bundle of friends
2
a
biology : a small band of mostly parallel fibers (as of nerve or muscle)
b
botany : vascular bundle
3
: a package offering related products or services at a single price
software bundles

bundle

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verb

bundled; bundling ˈbən(d)-liŋ How to pronounce bundle (audio)
ˈbən-dᵊl-iŋ

transitive verb

1
: to make into a bundle
bundle the magazines together
2
: to hustle or hurry unceremoniously
bundled the children off to school
3
: to include (a product or service) with a related product for sale at a single price
software bundled with computer hardware
bundling cable and Internet services

intransitive verb

1
: hurry, hustle
… a group of servants came bundling from the kitchen.Charlotte Brontë
2
: to practice bundling

Examples of bundle in a Sentence

Noun Whoever picks the winning ticket will win a bundle of prizes. He made a bundle on the stock market. A reliable car doesn't have to cost a bundle. They made bundles of money. Verb Someone had bundled the wet towels into a big pile. She bundled the children into the car. We all bundled into the car. They've increased sales by bundling their most popular programs. a computer that comes with bundled software
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Noun
Lastly, Hulu + Live TV bundles Discovery Channel into all its live TV plans. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 July 2025 Amazon disclosed in its terms that the bundle of Prime benefits is subject to change, the court said. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Verb
Its advanced fiber technology delivers consistent performance with minimal lag, and bundling options with mobile plans can lead to significant savings. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 19 July 2025 Research also highlights a growing preference for bundling services, including mobile, internet, and TV, particularly when these bundles provide financial savings. Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bundle

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English bundel, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English byndel bundle, bindan to bind

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1606, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bundle was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Bundle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bundle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

bundle

1 of 2 noun
bun·​dle ˈbən-dᵊl How to pronounce bundle (audio)
1
a
: a number of things fastened or wrapped together : package, parcel
2
a
: a small band of mostly parallel fibers (as of nerve)

bundle

2 of 2 verb
bundled; bundling ˈbən-(d)liŋ How to pronounce bundle (audio)
-dᵊl-iŋ
1
: to make into a bundle : wrap
2
: to hurry off : hustle
bundled us off to school
bundler
-dlər How to pronounce bundle (audio)
-dᵊl-ər
noun

Medical Definition

bundle

noun
bun·​dle ˈbən-dᵊl How to pronounce bundle (audio)
: a small band of mostly parallel fibers (as of nerve or muscle) : fasciculus, tract

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