˜yÐÄvlog

Advertisement

View synonyms for

nestle

[ nes-uhl ]

verb (used without object)

nestled, nestling.
  1. to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle.
  2. to lie or be located in a sheltered spot; be naturally or pleasantly situated:

    a cottage nestling in a pine grove.

  3. Archaic.
    1. to make or have a nest.
    2. to make one's home; settle in a home.


verb (used with object)

nestled, nestling.
  1. to settle or ensconce snugly:

    He nestled himself into the hay for a short nap.

  2. to put or press confidingly or affectionately:

    She nestled her head on his shoulder.

  3. to provide with or settle in a nest, as a bird.

nestle

/ ˈ²ÔÉ›²õÉ™±ô /

verb

  1. intr; often foll by up or down to snuggle, settle, or cuddle closely
  2. intr to be in a sheltered or protected position; lie snugly
  3. tr to shelter or place snugly or partly concealed, as in a nest
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˈ²Ô±ð²õ³Ù±ô±ð°ù, noun
Discover More

Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²Ô±ð²õt±ô±ð°ù noun
  • ³Ü²Ô·²Ô±ð²õt±ô±ð»å adjective
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of nestle1

before 1000; Middle English nestlen, Old English nestlian, cognate with Dutch nestelen. See nest, -le
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of nestle1

Old English nestlian. See nest
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Some of the devices are nestled in bushes, buried in front yards or placed in planters aimed at a home.

From

Fitting for a park nestled on the edge of downtown, providing respite for weary city dwellers.

From

The southeast region is made up of about 26 cities and neighborhoods nestled between Los Angeles and Orange counties.

From

Pianists typically sit facing each other, so their eyes can meet, the pianos nestled together and the lid up on the rear instrument, creating in effect a double instrument of around 460 strings.

From

A waterfall and swimmable creek nestled in a shady canyon is a Southern California unicorn.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement