cuddled; cuddling
ˈkəd-liŋ,
ˈkə-dᵊl-iŋ
: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
He cuddled the puppy.
: a close embrace
Examples of cuddle in a Sentence
Verb
Let's cuddle by the fire.
kittens cuddling in a basket
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Images included in the slideshow picture the artist spending time in the park, listening to music, practicing self-care, resting, cuddling her dog Dibs, being on set and painting pumpkins.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Our days are filled with lots of cuddles and laughter and love.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Verb
In the festive photos, the famous couple could be seen cuddling up in the kitchen, wearing SKIMS pajamas.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Images included in the slideshow picture the artist spending time in the park, listening to music, practicing self-care, resting, cuddling her dog Dibs, being on set and painting pumpkins.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Bo is now enjoying retirement eating his favorite treat, duck jerky, and receiving endless cuddles from Okert and her husband, who also spent over four decades in law enforcement.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Our days are filled with lots of cuddles and laughter and love.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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