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—
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: 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.
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Now, nestled among its arched passageways, are a number of tony beauty haunts, too.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Shot in a rather predictable style and nestled in a fair amount of cheesiness, the movie nonetheless benefits from its plethora of real locations and two charming young leads, neither of whom are professionals.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Visitors won't be able to miss it, as it's nestled right in the town square.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025
This is particularly a problem when cooking bacon on the stovetop as most skillets are already just wide enough to nestle the strips inside, let alone after they’re stretched out.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Shot in a rather predictable style and nestled in a fair amount of cheesiness, the movie nonetheless benefits from its plethora of real locations and two charming young leads, neither of whom are professionals.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Visitors won't be able to miss it, as it's nestled right in the town square.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025
This is particularly a problem when cooking bacon on the stovetop as most skillets are already just wide enough to nestle the strips inside, let alone after they’re stretched out.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
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 1 Mar. 2025.
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