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

The Wren in Fells Point is a beacon of thoughtful comfort food. — Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 2 July 2026

The ground beef, tomatoes, and brown rice are combined into a comforting bowl of comfort food for cold days. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Besides barbecue and seafood, the menu features classic comfort foods like burgers, hotdogs and hamburger steak. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026

Dinner in and around town can span destination prix-fixe tasting menus, rustic handmade pasta, and Southern comfort food. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 25 June 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