tuck in

verb

tucked in; tucking in; tucks in

: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress

Examples of tuck in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Typically, most people would probably take the easy route and wear said skirt with a tank top or tuck in a white tee, but SJP’s choice is fresh, fun, and way more stylish. — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 18 June 2026

It’s designed to hit just below the hips on most people, but it can be worn loose over the pants or tucked in. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

How is Mantua, a town of 23,000 people tucked in the northwesternmost part of the island? — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026

But the Petersons’ house tucks in cleanly to a new subdivision without an accessory dwelling unit or any sign that six adults spanning six decades live inside. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026