Meaning and usage of the word nestle in English

Meaning of vocabulary nestle

nestleverb

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/ˈnesl//ˈnesl/

Origin of the word nestle

The word "Nestle" is derived from the German word "Nesthäkchen", which translates to "little nestling". This name was coined by Henri Nestlé, a Swiss chemist and pharmacist, in the late 19th century. Nestlé initially created a nutritional substitute for breast milk to help mothers who were unable to nurse their babies. He wanted to provide an alternative that would be easily digestible and have a soothing effect on the infants, hence the name "little nestling". The product, named Farine Lactée, was a huge success and led to the creation of the Nestle Company in 1867. Over time, Nestlé expanded its product line to include a wide range of food and beverage items, but the name "Nestle" has remained a recognizable and trusted brand in the world market.

Vocabulary summary nestle

typejournalize

meaningnestle, hide, huddle

exampleto nestle a baby in one's arms

meaning(rare word, rare meaning) nest, nest

exampleto nestle oneself in a haystack

typetransitive verb

meaningembrace, hug, hold tight

exampleto nestle a baby in one's arms

meaningnestle (in), hide (in), huddle (in)

exampleto nestle oneself in a haystack

Example of vocabulary nestlenamespace

meaning

to sit or lie down in a warm or soft place

  • He hugged her and she nestled against his chest.
  • She sat back, nestling against his chest.
meaning

to put or hold somebody/something in a comfortable position in a warm or soft place

  • He nestled the baby in his arms.
  • She nestled her head against his shoulder.
meaning

to be located in a position that is protected, sheltered or partly hidden

  • The little town nestles snugly at the foot of the hill.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary nestle


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