noun
Common
bundle
BUHN-dl
Bundle (noun) means a group of objects tied, wrapped, or packaged together. Example: “She carried a bundle of firewood into the cabin.”
noun
1
A group of objects tied, wrapped, or packaged together.
"She carried a bundle of firewood into the cabin."
"He signed for a bundle of old letters."
2
A set of products or services sold together as a single package.
"The shop sells the camera and a carry case as one bundle."
"Buying the holiday bundle saved us money on flights and the hotel."
"The phone company offers a bundle with internet, TV, and mobile service."
3
Informal term for a large amount of money.
"They must have spent a bundle on that huge new kitchen."
"She made a bundle selling her old paintings online."
"That car must have cost him a bundle."
verb
1
To tie or wrap into a bundle, or to sell items together as a package.
"He bundled the cables together with a rubber band to keep them tidy."
"They bundled the old newspapers for recycling."
"The software is bundled with the new computer."
How to use bundle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA group of things tied or packaged together — or, as a verb, to tie things up or sell them as one package.
Common pairings
bundle up
a bundle of joy
bundle deal
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Word forms
- Plural
- bundles
- Third person singular
- bundles
- Past tense
- bundled
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Etymology
From Middle English bundel, related to Old English byndele ("a binding, tying"), from a Germanic root meaning "bundle."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bundle” mean?
The word “bundle” means a group of objects tied, wrapped, or packaged together. In plain terms, a group of things tied or packaged together — or, as a verb, to tie things up or sell them as one package.
How do you pronounce “bundle”?
“Bundle” is pronounced BUHN-dl (/ˈbʌn.dl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “bundle” in a sentence?
Here is “bundle” used in a sentence: “She carried a bundle of firewood into the cabin.”
What part of speech is “bundle”?
Depending on how it is used, “bundle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “bundle” come from?
The word “bundle” comes from Old English. From Middle English bundel, related to Old English byndele ("a binding, tying"), from a Germanic root meaning "bundle.".
Is “bundle” a common word?
“Bundle” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bundle” have?
“Bundle” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of objects tied, wrapped, or packaged together.
What is the difference between a bundle and a bunch?
A bundle is a group of objects tied, wrapped, or packaged together, so it implies the items are held as one unit. A bunch is simply a number of things grouped together, such as a bunch of grapes, and does not require them to be tied or wrapped.
