nestled; nestling
ˈne-s(ə-)liŋ 
1
archaic
: nest sense 1
2
: to settle snugly or comfortably
3
: to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner
1
: to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest
the children were nestled all snug in their beds—
Clement Moore
Clement Moore2
: to press closely and affectionately
nestles a kitten in her arms
Examples of nestle in a Sentence
He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder.
She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage.
The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove.
Recent Examples on the Web
Maybourne An indoor swimming pool is nestled within the hotel’s private member’s club, Surrenne.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
The now 42-year-old was not prepared for the nationalities nestled there.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
The now 42-year-old was not prepared for the nationalities nestled there.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for nestle
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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