nestled; nestling
ˈne-s(ə-)liŋ 
1
archaic
: nest sense 1
2
: to settle snugly or comfortably
3
: to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner
1
: to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest
the children were nestled all snug in their beds—
Clement Moore
Clement Moore2
: to press closely and affectionately
nestles a kitten in her arms
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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From $1,345 per night Rio Palena Lodge Chile Part of the luxury collective Eleven, this remote seven-room lodge is nestled on 30 acres of riverfront in the Los Lagos region.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Rima, a Mediterranean grill nestled within the resort's treetops, offers succulent steaks and creative fare, including pastas and salads, complemented by a fine selection of wines and cocktails.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
For over two decades, Jen and Richard Arkell have owned and operated the Ashes, a quaint guest house nestled along the wooded banks of the River Tees in northeastern England.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
On the par-4 17th, Rose’s drive found the pine straw on the right-hand side of the fairway, nestling directly behind two Georgia pines, about 8 yards apart.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Rima, a Mediterranean grill nestled within the resort's treetops, offers succulent steaks and creative fare, including pastas and salads, complemented by a fine selection of wines and cocktails.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
For over two decades, Jen and Richard Arkell have owned and operated the Ashes, a quaint guest house nestled along the wooded banks of the River Tees in northeastern England.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
On the par-4 17th, Rose’s drive found the pine straw on the right-hand side of the fairway, nestling directly behind two Georgia pines, about 8 yards apart.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nestle
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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