snuggle

verb

snug·​gle ˈsnə-gəl 

snuggled; snuggling ˈsnə-g(ə-)liŋ 

intransitive verb

: to curl up comfortably or cozily

transitive verb

1

: to draw close especially for comfort or in affection

2

: to make snug

snuggle noun

Synonyms

• curl up
• nestle
• snug

Examples of snuggle in a Sentence

The puppy snuggled up against the sleeping boy.

The boy snuggled close to his mother.

The dog snuggled its nose between the pillows.

The baby snuggled his head against my chest.

Recent Examples on the Web

Barefoot Dreams blankets are also my favorite to snuggle up with, while tote bags have been making their rounds with celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Katie Holmes, and more. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024

Over the years fans have caught glimpses of the ultra-elegant town house on Instagram—their three children Michael, Lola, and Joaquin in front of a gigantic Christmas tree, the dogs snuggled in the couple’s bed, Ripa baking cookies in the gleaming kitchen. —Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024

The Wakeman Sleeping Bag is fully lined with soft buffalo polyester to ensure you’re perfectly snuggled up at all temperatures. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024

Think comfort food favorites by candlelight, playing board games in front of the fire, and snuggling up with a book under a pile of warm blankets. —Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

frequentative of snug entry 1

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

snuggle

verb

snug·​gle ˈsnəg-əl 

snuggled; snuggling -(ə-)liŋ 

1

: to curl up comfortably or cozily : cuddle

2

: to pull in close especially for comfort or in affection : nestle