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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The Chinese retailer, known for its range of cheap ultra-fast-fashion clothing and criticisms of its labor and environmental practices, is nestled on the sixth floor of a more than century-old building in Paris, a city famous for high-end fashion and a recent green push.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
Yet, dedicated foodies are now heading instead to Greenville, a charming city of just more than 70,000 residents, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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The Spa Cataratas Spa is nestled next to the Atlantic Forest and the falls, and takes inspiration from the healing traditions and beliefs of the local Indigenous people.
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Inside a gorgeous mountain lodge nestled at the foot of Utah's Wasatch Range, nine telegenic men are preparing to show off their sexiest reindeer poses.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
Yet, dedicated foodies are now heading instead to Greenville, a charming city of just more than 70,000 residents, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The Spa Cataratas Spa is nestled next to the Atlantic Forest and the falls, and takes inspiration from the healing traditions and beliefs of the local Indigenous people.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Inside a gorgeous mountain lodge nestled at the foot of Utah's Wasatch Range, nine telegenic men are preparing to show off their sexiest reindeer poses.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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