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
The music theatre's address is 2699 County Road D in East Troy, nestled between Elkhorn and East Troy.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
The campground is nestled within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, about a 60-mile drive east from Gardiner.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2024
Located approximately 20 miles away from Manhattan, the four-story estate is nestled on a 12-acre property in Irvington's Matthiessen Park
As Turner pointed out, Douglas and Zeta-Jones have restored each room in the charming brick home, including its twelve bathrooms and eight en-suite bedrooms .
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
Ranked as the overall best lake is Salem Lake, nestled near downtown Winston-Salem with pier and boat fishing, a walking trail, play area for kids and picnic shelter at Salem Lake Park.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
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Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
The campground is nestled within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, about a 60-mile drive east from Gardiner.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2024
Located approximately 20 miles away from Manhattan, the four-story estate is nestled on a 12-acre property in Irvington's Matthiessen Park
As Turner pointed out, Douglas and Zeta-Jones have restored each room in the charming brick home, including its twelve bathrooms and eight en-suite bedrooms .
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
Ranked as the overall best lake is Salem Lake, nestled near downtown Winston-Salem with pier and boat fishing, a walking trail, play area for kids and picnic shelter at Salem Lake Park.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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