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.
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After safely returning to the fairway, his approach shot nestled just a few feet from the hole, allowing the American to land his birdie putt and close out a nerve-wracking victory.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Located in Charleston, South Carolina, this 38,000-square-foot space is fittingly nestled in the heart of Gadsden’s Wharf.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Where to Eat and Drink The Barbary One of my favorite restaurants, nestled inside an adorable enclave by Seven Dials in Covent Garden.
—Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
George is an obsessive chronicler of his own role in history: In his study, nestled in an idyllic Hudson estate, a floor-to-ceiling shelf is filled with hundreds of black Moleskines, meticulously dated and labeled.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
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George Ramsay, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Located in Charleston, South Carolina, this 38,000-square-foot space is fittingly nestled in the heart of Gadsden’s Wharf.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Where to Eat and Drink The Barbary One of my favorite restaurants, nestled inside an adorable enclave by Seven Dials in Covent Garden.
—Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
George is an obsessive chronicler of his own role in history: In his study, nestled in an idyllic Hudson estate, a floor-to-ceiling shelf is filled with hundreds of black Moleskines, meticulously dated and labeled.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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