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bundle

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbəndəɫ// UK //bˈʌndəl// bun·dle Archaic Informal Slang

n. a group of things tied or wrapped together so they are easy to carry. You can also use it to describe a set of products or services sold as one package.

n. a collection of items fastened or wrapped together; also refers to a group of related products or services offered as a single unit.


SIMPLE

She carried a large bundle of firewood into the house.

CONTEXTUAL

The cable company offers a bundle that includes high-speed internet, television, and phone services for a lower monthly price.

COMPLEX

Software developers often distribute their applications in a bundle containing all necessary libraries and assets to ensure the program runs correctly on any compatible operating system.

Synonyms
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.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'of' to specify the contents.

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