nestle

[ nes-uhl ]

verb (used without object)

, nes·tled, nes·tling.

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.
   1. to make or have a nest.
   2. to make one's home; settle in a home.

verb (used with object)

, nes·tled, nes·tling.

1. to settle or ensconce snugly:

   He nestled himself into the hay for a short nap.

2. to put or press confidingly or affectionately:

   She nestled her head on his shoulder.

3. to provide with or settle in a nest, as a bird.

nestle

/ ˈnɛsəl /

verb

1. intr; often foll by up or down to snuggle, settle, or cuddle closely
2. intr to be in a sheltered or protected position; lie snugly
3. tr to shelter or place snugly or partly concealed, as in a nest

Derived Forms

• ˈnestler, noun

Other Words From

• nestler noun
• un·nestled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nestle¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nestle¹

Old English nestlian. See nest

Example Sentences

Just three companies - Danone, which makes Aptamil and Cow & Gate, and Nestle, which makes SMA and Kendamil - control over 90% of the UK market.

From BBC

Just two companies - Danone and Nestle - control the majority of the UK market.

From BBC

He later went on to create and perfect recipes for Outback Steakhouse, Krystal, Burger King, Nestle, and Popeyes, just to name a few; and seriously, this only scratches the surface of his achievements.

From Salon

Cerelac - an instant porridge mix - is Nestle’s biggest seller here, offering not only convenience but aspiration as well, all for an affordable price, a key consideration with a rise in cost of living.

From BBC

"The added sugar we have in our products are all well below the threshold prescribed by international and local guidelines who always follow the FDA, who follows Codex, and these are the experts in this field," said Arlene Tan-Bantoto, Nestlé Nutrition business executive officer.

From BBC