tucked; tucking; tucks
1
a
: to push in the loose end of so as to hold tightly
tuck in your shirt
b
: to cover by tucking in blankets
—usually used with in
tucked the child in for the night
2
: to put into a snug often concealing or isolating place
a cottage tucked away in the hill
3
British, informal
: eat
—usually used with away or in
tucked away a big lunch
4
a
: to pull up into a fold
b
: to make a tuck in
5
: to put into a tuck position
1
: to draw together into tucks or folds
2
British, informal
: to eat or drink heartily
—usually used with in or into
Lunch is ready. Everyone tuck in.
tucked into their beer and pretzels
3
: to fit snugly
Examples of tuck in a Sentence
She hadn't sealed the envelope, but had simply tucked in the flap.
Instead of tying his shoes, he just tucked the laces inside.
The sheets were tucked tightly under the mattress.
A bag was tucked under her arm.
She tucked her hair up under her hat.
The dog tucked its tail between its legs and slinked away.
The bird slept with its head tucked under its wing.
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Underneath the grill, a spacious storage cabinet can neatly tuck away your fuel source and other cooking and maintenance essentials.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The kitchen is positioned adjacent to the stairwell, convenient to the living area, and simultaneously tucked away.
—Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Completed in 1965, the striking olive green–accented structure is tucked away behind a circular motor court, amid a sloping hillside parcel spanning nearly half an acre.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
While the hotel’s front entrance is located on bustling Market Street, its valet entrance is tucked away on a side street, providing easier access for cars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The kitchen is positioned adjacent to the stairwell, convenient to the living area, and simultaneously tucked away.
—Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Completed in 1965, the striking olive green–accented structure is tucked away behind a circular motor court, amid a sloping hillside parcel spanning nearly half an acre.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
While the hotel’s front entrance is located on bustling Market Street, its valet entrance is tucked away on a side street, providing easier access for cars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Tuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
tuck
1 of 2 verb1
a
: to pull up into a fold
b
: to make a tuck in
2
: to put or fit into a snug or safe place
tucked their money away in the bank
our lunch tucked in a basket
3
a
: to push in the loose end of so as to hold tightly
tuck in your shirt
b
: to cover by tucking in bedclothes
a child tucked in for the night
tuck
2 of 2 noun1
: a fold stitched into cloth (as in a garment)
2
: an act or instance of tucking
Medical Definition
tuck
noun
: a cosmetic surgical operation for the removal of excess skin or fat from a body part see tummy tuck
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