nestle

verb nes·tle \ ˈne-səl \

|Updated on: 8 Aug 2018

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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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nestler

play \ˈne-s(ə-)lər\ noun

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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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It was nestled among condiments on the counter and his fingertips got barely past the front burner, where an empty frying pan waited to be greased.

— chicago tribune, chicagotribune.com, "Algren Award runner-up: "Lizard Lover" by Christine Vines," 2 June 2018
Work in this picturesque village of 900 people which nestles at the foot of Aragats, Armenia’s highest mountain, is scarce.

— Washington Post, "Poverty-stricken Armenians pin hopes on opposition," 5 May 2018
The camp is nestled on the island with a view of the Boston skyline across the harbor.

— j.d. capelouto, BostonGlobe.com, "At harbor island camp, teens train to be civic leaders," 13 July 2018
The camp, run by the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco, is nestled in the Jackson Demonstration State Forest along Highway 20.

— sadia hassan, Longreads, "Silence is a Lonely Country: A Prayer in Twelve Parts," 13 July 2018
Yes, this is nestled amid a bunch of jokes about how old men smell funny and like to turn the heat up really high in their cars.

— todd vanderwerff, Vox, "Why Uncle Drew looks to be a summer sleeper hit," 3 July 2018
The War Memorial Auditorium is nestled in a large park east of U.S. 1, just south of Sunrise Boulevard.

— brittany wallman, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Panthers consider ice rink at War Memorial in Fort Lauderdale," 26 June 2018
The set list from Presley's MSA concert is nestled in a scrapbook Lipps brought to 360 Market Square.

— david lindquist, Indianapolis Star, "You can now find Elvis Presley final-concert plaque amid shiny new spots on Market Street," 26 June 2018
Four types of teeth are nestled into our jaws: molars, premolars, canines and incisors, plus the optional wisdom teeth.

— charlotte hu, Discover Magazine, "Teeth," 15 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of nestle

Middle English, from Old English nestlian, from nest

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First Known Use: before 12th century

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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nestle Synonyms

Synonyms

ensconce, install, lodge, perch, roost, settle;

anchor, bivouac, camp, camp (out);

burrow, curl up, dig in;

harbor, house;

NESTLE Defined for English Language Learners

nestle

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Definition of nestle for English Language Learners

: to lie comfortably close to or against someone or something
: to place (something) close to, next to, or within something
: to land or settle softly into something

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verb nes·tle \ ˈne-səl \

Definition of nestle for Students

nestled; nestling \ˈnes-liŋ, -ə-liŋ\

1 : to lie close and snug : cuddle

2 : to be located snugly or in a place not easily noticed

The village nestles in a valley.

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