bundle
UK: ˈbʌnd(ə)l | US: ˈbʌnd(ə)l
n. a collection of things wrapped or tied together
vt. to tie or wrap items into a compact group
vi. (archaic) to prepare hastily for travel
bundle = bund<to bind> + le<diminutive/frequentative suffix>
- bund (from Middle Dutch bondel, derived from binden "to bind")
- le (a suffix often indicating repetition or small scale, as in "sparkle" or "dazzle")
Etymology Origin:
The word "bundle" entered English in the 14th century from Middle Dutch bondel, rooted in the Germanic verb binden ("to bind"). The suffix -le subtly implies a repeated or collective action, reflecting how a bundle gathers scattered items into one bound unit. Over time, it expanded from physical tying (e.g., hay bundles) to abstract groupings (e.g., "bundle of joy").
She carried a bundle of firewood into the cottage.
The software comes as a bundle with the new laptop.
He bundled his clothes into a suitcase before the trip.
The baby was a tiny bundle wrapped in blankets.
Farmers often bundle straw after harvest.