comfort food

noun

: food prepared in a traditional style having a usually nostalgic or sentimental appeal

Examples of comfort food in a Sentence

Pot roast and fried chicken are my favorite comfort foods. a restaurant that serves comfort food
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Come in November for an authentic onslaught of candlelight (the Danes reportedly burn through the most in Europe, around 13 pounds of wax per person per year), comfort food, and Christmas markets. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025 On the menu were my favorite things to eat and drink, a perfect opportunity to share my personal Korean American-style comfort foods. Irene Yoo september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025 Like any traditional sports bar, there are popular comfort food classics on the menu like wings, shrimp and grits and more, with lunch and dinner specials throughout the week. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025 Chicken, potatoes, and other comfort foods pair well with the bright, earthy flavor of thyme. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for comfort food

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of comfort food was in 1958

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“Comfort food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20food. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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