tuck in

phrasal verb

tucked in; tucking in; tucks in
: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress

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The 64-room historic hotel features several unique common spaces, such as the speakeasy-style bar tucked in the basement and a writing room located off the lobby—once used solely by women to write letters. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025 Eat at Bib Gourmand Restaurants in Dallas Try Serbian chef Peja Krstic’s Vietnamese and French fusion cuisine at Một Hai Ba, tucked in the cozy, intimate Lakewood neighborhood in East Dallas. Visit Dallas, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025 Some of the most famous designs from this region come from Gee’s Bend, Alabama, the small historically Black community tucked in a bend in the Alabama River that painter Sherald referenced. Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025 The family room, tucked in the adjacent corner, enjoys another fireplace and outdoor access. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tuck in

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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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