# huddled

/ˈhədəɫd/ (US) · /hˈʌdəld/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/huddled
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

standing or sitting very close together in a small group, usually because of cold or fear.

For teachers: crowded or gathered closely together in a tight group. Often used to describe people seeking warmth, protection, or privacy.

## Examples

- The cold children stood huddled together for warmth.
- A small group of commuters stood huddled under the bus stop during the sudden rainstorm.
- The refugees remained huddled in the makeshift shelter, their faces illuminated only by the flickering light of a single lantern as the wind howled outside.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the adverb 'together' or followed by a prepositional phrase like 'against the cold'.

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