cuddle

verb

cud·dle | \ ˈkə-dᵊl

cuddled; cuddling\ ˈkəd-liŋ

, ˈkə-dᵊl-iŋ \

Definition of cuddle

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection He cuddled the puppy.

intransitive verb

: to lie close or snug : nestle, snuggle … dewy glens where couples cuddle on blankets …— Bob Sipchen

cuddle

noun

Definition of cuddle (Entry 2 of 2)

: a close embrace

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Synonyms for cuddle

Synonyms: Verb

nestle, nuzzle, snoozle [chiefly dialect], snuggle

Examples of cuddle in a Sentence

Verb

Let's cuddle by the fire. kittens cuddling in a basket

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

No announcement was made, but cuddling up together at typical date-night spots was enough to convince the world the duo’s relationship was the real deal. — Marilyn La Jeunesse, Teen Vogue, "Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's Best Moments of 2018," 27 Dec. 2018 Summer is cool & all but imagine wearin an old hoodie & sweats, cuddled up on the couch, smellin’ ur pumpkin spice candle, drinkin ur pumpkin spice latte, eatin ur pumpkin spice muffin & watchin football. — Janine Puhak, Fox News, "Pumpkin Spice Lattes reportedly returning to Starbucks on August 28," 9 Aug. 2018 Bella and The Weeknd spend a few days cuddled up inside his mansion. — Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, "11 Major Signs Bella Hadid and The Weeknd Are Getting Back Together," 27 July 2018 He's also posted photos of himself holding a tiny Wren, cuddling with a lamb, and playing with a chicken. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton's Younger Brother James Just Made His Instagram Public," 11 Jan. 2019 In the short video clip, she is seen cuddling with the dog alongside Justin in bed, the pup eagerly playing with his tattooed hands. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Hailey and Justin Bieber Have a New Addition to Their Family—an Adorable Dog," 23 Dec. 2018 Not to mention a fleet of seal lions and a mama otter cuddling with a baby otter. — Mehera Bonner, Marie Claire, "The 'Big Little Lies' Guide to Monterey, California," 10 Dec. 2018 That criticism stems from what many see as an unnecessary and inappropriate edit that Kardashian West made to a photo of her baby daughter, Chicago West, cuddling with Kylie Jenner's daughter, Stormi Webster. — Andrea Park, Allure, "People Think Kim Kardashian West Photoshopped Baby Chicago’s Hair and Face," 9 Oct. 2018 Back in 2013, Jordan was also linked to Justin Bieber, when the two were seen cuddling together at Las Vegas Indoor Skydiving. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "Who is Younes Bendjima's Alleged New Girl, Jordan Ozuna?," 8 Aug. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Both Luna and Lulu make up to 50 different sounds when kids pet, cuddle, and tickle them. — Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, "Why Pomsies Luna and Pomsies Lulu Are the Most Exciting Pom Pom Toys Yet," 14 Nov. 2018 Not only will Indy be providing students with plenty of cuddles and slobbery kisses, but the pup could be an imperative part of keeping students happy and healthy this year. — Mckenzie Schwark, Teen Vogue, "Therapy Animals Are on Some College Campuses for Back-to-School Season," 29 Aug. 2018 According to the rules established by cuddle parties and cuddling websites, nothing happens that both people don’t verbally agree to in advance. — Tara Bahrampour, Washington Post, "I went to get hugged by a professional cuddler. Here’s how it felt.," 24 Apr. 2018 Adult male gorillas consistently groom and even cuddle with little ones. — Alison Gopnik, WSJ, "For Gorillas, Being a Good Dad Is Sexy," 30 Nov. 2018 There’s the unconditional love, the furry cuddles, the companionship. — Chavie Lieber, Vox, "How to make your dog Instagram-famous, according to an agent for “pet influencers”," 6 Nov. 2018 In a video clip of the gorgeous moment, the young royal fan cuddles Prince Harry, before stepping back to admire the Duke's beard. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kids Can't Get Enough of Prince Harry's Beard on the Royal Tour in Australia," 17 Oct. 2018 Take it up with the designers at Aseptic Studio, who created a headless torso pillow to be your favorite cuddle buddy. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Headless ergonomic body pillows: comforting or totally creepy?," 11 Oct. 2018 Sporty blanket This gift comes with everything your man loves: sports and cuddles with you. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "24 Out-of-the-Box Birthday Gifts Your Boyfriend Will Love," 4 June 2018

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