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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An elevated breakfast spot known for its upscale takes on decadent comfort food, the two-year-old hangout has a menu loaded with Grand Marnier pancakes, brioche eggs Benedict and more.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Snacking, particularly on less nutritious comfort foods, is a common pick-me-up after a stressful day.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
As of January 2026, nearly two-thirds of consumers remained extremely or very concerned about high grocery prices, and comfort food was the top in-home meal priority for 55% of consumers across generations, per FMI data cited in IFT’s March 2026 food trends report.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
This rich, cheesy pasta bake is the ideal cold weather comfort food.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Snacking, particularly on less nutritious comfort foods, is a common pick-me-up after a stressful day.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
As of January 2026, nearly two-thirds of consumers remained extremely or very concerned about high grocery prices, and comfort food was the top in-home meal priority for 55% of consumers across generations, per FMI data cited in IFT’s March 2026 food trends report.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
This rich, cheesy pasta bake is the ideal cold weather comfort food.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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