# nestle

/ˈnɛsˈɫi/ (US) · /nˈɛsəl/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/nestle
Updated: 2026-05-29

## Definition

to sit or lie in a comfortable position, often in a small space. You use this when you are curled up in a warm, safe place.

For teachers: to sit or lie in a comfortable, snug position; to be positioned closely together in a confined space. Often used to describe the physical act of curling up for warmth or comfort.

## Examples

- She likes to nestle into the corner of the sofa.
- The baby nestles against its mother's chest to find warmth and comfort during the cold night.
- The small bird nestles into the thick moss of the tree trunk, perfectly camouflaged from the eyes of its predators.

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