cuddled; cuddling
ˈkəd-liŋ 
ˈkə-dᵊl-iŋ
: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
He cuddled the puppy.
: a close embrace
Examples of cuddle in a Sentence
Verb
Let's cuddle by the fire.
kittens cuddling in a basket
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Eight out of 10 gay couples were depicted in an interior domestic scene, often cuddling on the couch, while nine of the straight couples were shown outdoors in a park, in scenes reminiscent of an engagement photo shoot.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2025
Raven Smith, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Lan snaps her out of it with a cuddle and some Aiel booze.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Another adorable snap features Bush and Ocean laughing and cuddling together on a couch.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Eight out of 10 gay couples were depicted in an interior domestic scene, often cuddling on the couch, while nine of the straight couples were shown outdoors in a park, in scenes reminiscent of an engagement photo shoot.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
Suddenly, what might have been a warm cuddle of nostalgia is starting to look more like a cinematic chokehold.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Lan snaps her out of it with a cuddle and some Aiel booze.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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