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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Next, Kat nestles a plastic headpiece shaped like a bighorn sheep rack onto me.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
In the quiet village of Mount Prospect, nestled just northwest of Chicago’s city limits, residents were sheltering from the cold and rain on a sleepy Sunday afternoon watching TV, scrolling through social media and enjoying midday coffee at home.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
InterContinental has just opened the doors of its new hotel nestled with Ha Long Bay, known for its stunning emerald waters and towering limestone islands that make for a gorgeous backdrop for any adventure.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The eatery, nestled on Main Street in downtown Pineville, will take over the former Tega Cay Shore Club spot on Molokai Drive, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
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Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
In the quiet village of Mount Prospect, nestled just northwest of Chicago’s city limits, residents were sheltering from the cold and rain on a sleepy Sunday afternoon watching TV, scrolling through social media and enjoying midday coffee at home.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
InterContinental has just opened the doors of its new hotel nestled with Ha Long Bay, known for its stunning emerald waters and towering limestone islands that make for a gorgeous backdrop for any adventure.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The eatery, nestled on Main Street in downtown Pineville, will take over the former Tega Cay Shore Club spot on Molokai Drive, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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