1. past tense of cuddle; held close in one’s arms as a way of showing love or affection

Examples

• The mother cuddled her baby to sleep.
• They cuddled on the couch while watching the movie.
• The cat cuddled up next to me on the bed.
• She cuddled the stuffed animal tightly.
• The couple cuddled by the fireplace on the cold evening.
• He cuddled his daughter after her nightmare.