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

Four livestream cameras tucked in the ceiling and not noticeable to the audience follow Olesen. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

The sound of rubber sneakers screeching against hard floor inundates the corridors of a sports center tucked in the suburbs of Zurich. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

Even tucked in a cover, your duvet is exposed to particles of skin, dust, oil, sweat, pet hair, and more, requiring just as much attention in your cleaning routine as other bedding and linens. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

The state Office of Court Administration is investigating how an ex-con managed to show up in a Bronx courtroom with a gun tucked in his underwear, authorities said Wednesday. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026