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Definitions for Nestle

[1] to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle.
[2] to lie or be located in a sheltered spot; be naturally or pleasantly situated: a cottage nestling in a pine grove.
[3] Archaic . to make or have a nest. to make one's home; settle in a home.
[4] to settle or ensconce snugly: He nestled himself into the hay for a short nap.
[5] to put or press confidingly or affectionately: She nestled her head on his shoulder.
[6] to provide with or settle in a nest, as a bird.
[7] (intr; often foll by up or down) to snuggle, settle, or cuddle closely
[8] (intr) to be in a sheltered or protected position; lie snugly
[9] (tr) to shelter or place snugly or partly concealed, as in a nest

Words related to Nestle

nuzzle, huddle, snug, bundle, cuddle, snuggle, burrow

Words nearby Nestle

nest of drawers, nesta, nested, nesting, nesting table, nestle, nestling, nestor, nestorian, nestorianism, nestorius

Origin of Nestle

before 1000; Middle English nestlen, Old English nestlian, cognate with Dutch nestelen. See nest, -le

Other words from Nestle

nes·tler , noun
un·nes·tled , adjective

Word origin for Nestle

Old English nestlian. See nest

Synonyms for Nestle

bundle, burrow, cuddle, huddle, nuzzle, snug, snuggle, lie against, lie close, make snug, move close, settle down, take shelter