bundle
|bun-dle|
B1
/ˈbʌndl/
collection tied together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bundle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bondel,' where 'bond' meant 'to bind.'
Historical Evolution
'bondel' transformed into the modern English word 'bundle' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a collection of things bound together,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a collection of things, or a quantity of material, tied or wrapped up together.
She carried a bundle of clothes to the laundry.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to tie or wrap together into a bundle.
He bundled the newspapers for recycling.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39