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
Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
While fostering puppies is often associated with cuddles and playtime, Comer says the reality is more involved.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 23 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
Pet and cuddle sessions are about 35 minutes long and include time with the farm's goats and babies.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
While fostering puppies is often associated with cuddles and playtime, Comer says the reality is more involved.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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