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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Soup is a one-pot wonder, the ultimate comfort food that soothes both body and soul.
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Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Focus on balanced meals with fruits and vegetables to support the immune system, even if comfort food is on the menu.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
This shift helps explain why mental exhaustion often comes with stronger cravings for quick rewards, like sugary snacks, comfort foods or mindless scrolling.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
My comfort food is just pasta with any sort of red sauce on it.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
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Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Focus on balanced meals with fruits and vegetables to support the immune system, even if comfort food is on the menu.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
This shift helps explain why mental exhaustion often comes with stronger cravings for quick rewards, like sugary snacks, comfort foods or mindless scrolling.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
My comfort food is just pasta with any sort of red sauce on it.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for comfort food
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“Comfort food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20food. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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