cuddled; cuddling
ˈkəd-liŋ,
ˈkə-dᵊl-iŋ
: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
He cuddled the puppy.
: a close embrace
Examples of cuddle in a Sentence
Verb
Let's cuddle by the fire.
kittens cuddling in a basket
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Her account is full of the two cats playing together, begging for treats, and cuddled up asleep—but the owner recently noticed something special about how Mayaa likes to lie curled up in her puffer jacket.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
In the months since fostering Rodney, Sarah has been able to take him on walks with her other (much younger) dog, visited the beach, and of course shared many cuddles on the couch.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Other photos shows Saga cuddled up with him in bed and dressed as the Oogie Boogie from cult classic The Nightmare Before Christmas.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Her account is full of the two cats playing together, begging for treats, and cuddled up asleep—but the owner recently noticed something special about how Mayaa likes to lie curled up in her puffer jacket.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
Shaun’s content still motivates, but it is now complemented by morning cuddle photos.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
In the months since fostering Rodney, Sarah has been able to take him on walks with her other (much younger) dog, visited the beach, and of course shared many cuddles on the couch.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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