snuggle

verb

snug·​gle ˈsnə-gəl 

snuggled; snuggling ˈsnə-g(ə-)liŋ 

intransitive verb

: to curl up comfortably or cozily

transitive verb

1

: to draw close especially for comfort or in affection

2

: to make snug

snuggle noun

Synonyms of snuggle

• snug
• nestle
• crouch

Examples of snuggle in a Sentence

The puppy snuggled up against the sleeping boy.

The boy snuggled close to his mother.

The dog snuggled its nose between the pillows.

The baby snuggled his head against my chest.

Recent Examples on the Web

Grab a bite to eat from a food truck and snuggle up by the bonfire. —Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025

Add an elegant full-length mirror to make your space look larger, snuggle up to a plush fleece throw blanket in front of the fireplace, or maximize your bathroom storage with a sleek cabinet to keep toiletries and towels organized. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025

Find eight popular styles below to snuggle up in this season, all for under $25 right now. —Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025

Make physical touch non-negotiable A morning hug, a forehead kiss, or a moment of snuggling releases oxytocin and increases emotional security. —Reem Raouda, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

frequentative of snug entry 1

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for snuggle

• jugal
• juggle
• mughal
• smuggle
• struggle

Kids Definition

snuggle

verb

snug·​gle ˈsnəg-əl 

snuggled; snuggling -(ə-)liŋ 

1

: to curl up comfortably or cozily : cuddle

2

: to pull in close especially for comfort or in affection : nestle