verb
snuggle
SNUH-guhl
Snuggle (verb) means to settle into a warm, close, and comfortable position, often with another person. Example: “The kids snuggled under the blanket to watch the movie.”
verb
1
To settle into a warm, close, and comfortable position, often with another person.
"My girlfriend and I love to snuggle."
"The surrounding buildings snuggled each other."
"The kids snuggled under the blanket to watch the movie."
"She snuggled up to her partner on the cold night."
How to use snuggle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo cuddle up close and comfortably, usually for warmth or affection.
Common pairings
snuggle up
snuggle under a blanket
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like snuggle.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- snuggles
- Third person singular
- snuggles
- Past tense
- snuggled
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The kids _____ under the blanket to watch the movie.
Etymology
Formed from "snug" plus the frequentative suffix "-le," suggesting repeated cosy movement.
Related words
Rhymes for snuggle
See all rhymes for snuggle →Frequently asked questions
What does “snuggle” mean?
The word “snuggle” means to settle into a warm, close, and comfortable position, often with another person. In plain terms, to cuddle up close and comfortably, usually for warmth or affection.
How do you pronounce “snuggle”?
“Snuggle” is pronounced SNUH-guhl (/ˈsnʌ.ɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “snuggle” in a sentence?
Here is “snuggle” used in a sentence: “The kids snuggled under the blanket to watch the movie.”
What is another word for “snuggle”?
Words with a similar meaning to “snuggle” include snug.
What part of speech is “snuggle”?
“Snuggle” is a verb.
