nestled; nestling
ˈne-s(ə-)liŋ 
1
archaic
: nest sense 1
2
: to settle snugly or comfortably
3
: to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner
1
: to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest
… the children were nestled all snug in their beds …—
Clement Moore
Clement Moore2
: to press closely and affectionately
nestles a kitten in her arms
Examples of nestle in a Sentence
He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder.
She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage.
The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove.
Recent Examples on the Web
His container home, nestled in the countryside near Lille in northern France, embodies this innovative spirit.
—Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Bennett, who turned 2 on May 8, channeled his father during the Masters Tournament’s Par 3 Contest in April, toting a toy golf club on the course while little brother Remy, born March 27, nestled up against Meredith, 30.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Periodically, Bhasin interrupted the sounds of birds, rain, and jungle life to offer encouraging words to his audience—a small group, nestled on mismatched sofas and chairs, and a couple who’d wandered in for some soup.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The hotel is nestled in somewhat of a residential neighborhood surrounded by ski chalets but less than a five-minute walk from the shopping and dining district and a 10-minute walk to the Aspen Mountain gondola.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
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Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Bennett, who turned 2 on May 8, channeled his father during the Masters Tournament’s Par 3 Contest in April, toting a toy golf club on the course while little brother Remy, born March 27, nestled up against Meredith, 30.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Periodically, Bhasin interrupted the sounds of birds, rain, and jungle life to offer encouraging words to his audience—a small group, nestled on mismatched sofas and chairs, and a couple who’d wandered in for some soup.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The hotel is nestled in somewhat of a residential neighborhood surrounded by ski chalets but less than a five-minute walk from the shopping and dining district and a 10-minute walk to the Aspen Mountain gondola.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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