curl up
verb
curled up; curling up; curls up
: to arrange oneself in or as if in a ball or curl
curl up by the fire
curl up with a good book
Examples of curl up in a Sentence
I love to curl up in a big chair with a book.
Recent Examples on the Web
Side sleepers who curl up on the edges of the bed might find this uncomfortable, and the same goes for people with mobility issues who need more stable edges to easily get in or out of bed.
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Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
Once, on a three-day float trip down Oregon’s remote John Day River with family and friends, my 11-year-old curled up in the bow and went to sleep for the entire morning.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
Its generous dimensions offer ample coverage, whether you’re curled up with a good book or sharing it with a loved one.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Plus, the woven cotton fabric is cozy and breathable, offering a light layer of warmth for sitting by an outdoor fire or curling up on the couch.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
Once, on a three-day float trip down Oregon’s remote John Day River with family and friends, my 11-year-old curled up in the bow and went to sleep for the entire morning.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
Its generous dimensions offer ample coverage, whether you’re curled up with a good book or sharing it with a loved one.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Plus, the woven cotton fabric is cozy and breathable, offering a light layer of warmth for sitting by an outdoor fire or curling up on the couch.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curl%20up. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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