nestle

[nes-uhl]

verb (used without object)

nestled, nestling 

1. to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle.

2. to lie or be located in a sheltered spot; be naturally or pleasantly situated.

   a cottage nestling in a pine grove.

3. Archaic.

   1. to make or have a nest.

   2. to make one's home; settle in a home.

verb (used with object)

nestled, nestling 

1. to settle or ensconce snugly.

   He nestled himself into the hay for a short nap.

2. to put or press confidingly or affectionately.

   She nestled her head on his shoulder.

3. to provide with or settle in a nest, as a bird.

nestle

/ ˈnɛsəl /

verb

1. (intr; often foll by up or down) to snuggle, settle, or cuddle closely

2. (intr) to be in a sheltered or protected position; lie snugly

3. (tr) to shelter or place snugly or partly concealed, as in a nest

Other Word Forms

• nestler noun
• unnestled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nestle¹

before 1000; Middle English nestlen, Old English nestlian, cognate with Dutch nestelen. See nest, -le

Word History and Origins

Origin of nestle¹

Old English nestlian. See _nest

Example Sentences

The carriage, with mystical, fortune telling-inspired designs, was created for the never built Museum of the Weird, which would have nestled alongside the Haunted Mansion.

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"Are you ready Shanghai?!" screamed the DJ, his glowing booth nestled at the heart of a huge intricate structure of pulsating colour and sound.

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We explore historic and natural sights in Lisbon and nearby, including the breathtaking hills nestling the palaces of Sintra.

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Handcrafted from an 18th-century original, this grater nestles neatly in a bowl for shredding cheese or vegetables.

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The study shows wildebeest frequently crisscross the Sand River and the areas surrounding the Ritz-Carlton, even though they avoid forested areas nestling the camp due to the risk of predators.

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