curl up
verb
curled up; curling up; curls up
: to arrange oneself in or as if in a ball or curl
curl up by the fire
curl up with a good book
Examples of curl up in a Sentence
I love to curl up in a big chair with a book.
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These cats love to receive pets and will happily curl up on your lap for hours.
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Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Cozying up in this boucle accent chair will feel like curling up in your favorite throw blanket.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
The straight-leg, trouser-leg design looks more polished than typical yoga pants, and the buttery-soft fabric is stretchy and perfect for curling up on a long flight.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 12 June 2026
The lightweight knit is perfect for throwing on after a day at the beach, while curled up by the fire, or with a pair of linen pants and sandals.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Cozying up in this boucle accent chair will feel like curling up in your favorite throw blanket.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
The straight-leg, trouser-leg design looks more polished than typical yoga pants, and the buttery-soft fabric is stretchy and perfect for curling up on a long flight.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 12 June 2026
The lightweight knit is perfect for throwing on after a day at the beach, while curled up by the fire, or with a pair of linen pants and sandals.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for curl up
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curl%20up. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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