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

Upon entrance, guests are greeted by a sun-drenched, double-height foyer with a floating staircase leading to the upper floor bedrooms—uniquely, each one has its own refrigerator tucked in the closet. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

So while the former looks better with long tops, the latter can benefit from a cropped or tucked in shirt. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026

Since foldables need to pass data and power across the hinge, there’s always a cable tucked in there that could press on the screen. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026

Hayride staff chaperones encouraged riders to look for eight ghosts among displays tucked in the nearby field and along the route. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026