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

Recent Examples on the Web

Turning to comfort foods in times of intense stress—college finals week, a busy period at work, a personal crisis like the death of a family member or close friend—provides legitimate relief for many people. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026

Suzanne Tracht’s Pot Roast at Jar, proves that comfort food knows no season. —Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026

For a taste of some of the most inventive, flavorful rice dishes out there, José Andrés’ Spanish Diner in Bethesda, Maryland features Spanish comfort food with an exciting variety of paellas. —Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026

If anyone is craving for German comfort food with a beer, Bo's Schnitzelbunker in Pewaukee may be just the place. —Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for comfort food

• altitude
• amplitude
• aptitude
• attitude
• barbecued
• certitude
• desuetude
• devalued
• finitude
• fortitude
• gratitude
• interlude