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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Choose among leather banquettes nestled into corners dimly lit by wall sconces, floor seating steps away from live jazz performers or high tables along glass cases filled with sketches of the celebrities who have graced the Chop House with their presence over the years.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
Carefully place a slightly smaller heatproof bowl on top of saucepan (the bowl should nestle comfortably in pan without touching water).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
For most of the year, the quiet town of Lisdoonvarna, nestled along the rugged coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way in western Ireland, boasts just a few thousand residents.
—Bernadette Keith, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Though small, the Pillars of Creation can be spotted nestled in the glowing, star-studded heart of the Eagle Nebula, to the left of C/2025 R2 (SWAN)'s glowing coma in Gasparri's image.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
Carefully place a slightly smaller heatproof bowl on top of saucepan (the bowl should nestle comfortably in pan without touching water).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
For most of the year, the quiet town of Lisdoonvarna, nestled along the rugged coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way in western Ireland, boasts just a few thousand residents.
—Bernadette Keith, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Though small, the Pillars of Creation can be spotted nestled in the glowing, star-studded heart of the Eagle Nebula, to the left of C/2025 R2 (SWAN)'s glowing coma in Gasparri's image.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Dec. 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 19 Dec. 2025.
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