1. to gently rub or push against someone or something with the nose or face, especially to show affection
2. to search for something by pushing the nose into or against it
Usage: often used of animals

Examples

• The cat nuzzled against my hand for attention.
• She nuzzled her baby’s soft cheek.
• The horse nuzzled the farmer’s shoulder affectionately.
• The dog nuzzled through the leaves looking for his toy.
• The puppy nuzzled into the warm blanket.
• He nuzzled his face into her hair.
• The pig nuzzled the ground searching for truffles.