Definition of nestle
nestled
;nestling
play \ˈne-s(ə-)liŋ\intransitive verb
1 archaic : nest 1
2 : to settle snugly or comfortably
3 : to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner
transitive verb
1 : to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest the children were nestled all snug in their beds — Clement Moore
2 : to press closely and affectionately nestles a kitten in her arms
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Examples of nestle in a Sentence
He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder.
She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage.
The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove.
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The path, nestled on a plateau 1,300 feet above sea level, takes cyclists through Germany (107 miles), Switzerland (44 miles) and Austria (17 miles).
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This iconic venue nestled in the Hollywood Hills is more than just a 17,500-seat outdoor amphitheater.
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Nestled behind the two red brick apartment buildings — both of which date from the early 1900s — sits a house that had been moved to the back of the lot.
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Boardroom, nestled in an alley near Trade and Tryon, is known for its home-style menu and relatively affordable prices.
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Nestled on approximately one and one-half acres on the 11th fairway of the Tour 18 course, the home welcomes with an inviting stone façade, five bedrooms, five and one-half baths, a four-car garage, and a circular drive in a private setting.
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Other shops nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains churn out everything from auto parts and appliances to goods made from chemicals, metal, wood and rubber.
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Built of bamboo and nestled among bamboo forests, this quick eatery serves up burgers and chicken sandwiches.
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This much everyone can agree on: A small Civil War museum, nestled in an old farmhouse at the site of a purported battlefield, has closed its doors and boxed up its Confederate and Union artifacts.
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Origin and Etymology of nestle
Middle English, from Old English nestlian, from nest
First Known Use: before 12th century
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playDefinition of nestle for English Language Learners
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: to lie comfortably close to or against someone or something
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: to place (something) close to, next to, or within something
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: to land or settle softly into something
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