snuggle

verb

snug·​gle ˈsnə-gəl How to pronounce snuggle (audio)
snuggled; snuggling ˈsnə-g(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce snuggle (audio)
Synonyms of snuggle

intransitive verb

: to curl up comfortably or cozily

transitive verb

1
: to draw close especially for comfort or in affection
2
: to make snug
snuggle noun

Examples of snuggle in a Sentence

The puppy snuggled up against the sleeping boy. The boy snuggled close to his mother. The dog snuggled its nose between the pillows. The baby snuggled his head against my chest.
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Six Senses tends to attract quite a specific type of affluent traveler; those looking to eat well, exercise, learn something new, and snuggle up close to nature. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 In October 2025, Evert shared a photo of her and Hayden snuggled up together on a couch. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Having time to play with them and snuggle with them is important. Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 26 June 2026 Your cat or small pup will love to snuggle up in this cozy bed that's shaped like a playful banana. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for snuggle

Word History

Etymology

frequentative of snug entry 1

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of snuggle was in 1687

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snuggle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

snuggle

verb
snug·​gle ˈsnəg-əl How to pronounce snuggle (audio)
snuggled; snuggling -(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce snuggle (audio)
1
: to curl up comfortably or cozily : cuddle
2
: to pull in close especially for comfort or in affection : nestle

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