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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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
This Amélie waffle throw blanket is the perfect addition to your living room, great for cuddling up with a cup of hot tea and a book by the fire.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 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 honor of her little one's 5th birthday, the Very Cavallari star shared a slideshow of photos of the mother-daughter duo cuddling on Instagram.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
This Amélie waffle throw blanket is the perfect addition to your living room, great for cuddling up with a cup of hot tea and a book by the fire.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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