curl up
verb
curled up; curling up; curls up
: to arrange oneself in or as if in a ball or curl
curl up by the fire
curl up with a good book
Examples of curl up in a Sentence
I love to curl up in a big chair with a book.
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With the Appalachian Ski Mountain just minutes away, the chalet is ideal for anyone who wants to hit the slopes, but resolute homebodies can also curl up in front of the wood-burning stove to take in the stunning views.
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Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Meanwhile, Monroe, 10, was curled up on the pillows just staring at the dog, looking somewhat unamused.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Sydney Wide Boucle Upholstered Swivel Armchair An accent chair adds seating and style to a room, and Kelly Clarkson’s swivel chair is an excellent choice for curling up with a good book or lounging to watch TV.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 20 May 2025
Asra, 3, curled up on a cushion, peering into a YouTube video on a cell phone.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
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Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Meanwhile, Monroe, 10, was curled up on the pillows just staring at the dog, looking somewhat unamused.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Sydney Wide Boucle Upholstered Swivel Armchair An accent chair adds seating and style to a room, and Kelly Clarkson’s swivel chair is an excellent choice for curling up with a good book or lounging to watch TV.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 20 May 2025
Asra, 3, curled up on a cushion, peering into a YouTube video on a cell phone.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curl%20up. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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