tuck in

verb

tucked in; tucking in; tucks in

: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress

Examples of tuck in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Later in the frame, Jenner tucked in a point drive that bounced to the front for his fourth goal in five games, extending the lead to 4-1 going into the third. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

On a recent October weekend, my friends and I—a total of six couples—found that combination at Schoonmaker Retreat, tucked in the quaint Hudson Valley hamlet of High Falls. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, her physical food assistance card, also known as an EBT card, remained tucked in her wallet. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

The spring peepers will then be tucked in their frozen state, and many of the migratory songbirds will be living down South where insects are active. — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026