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 Old Ray Restaurant serves comfort food inspired by earlier eras of the hotel, while additional options include a speakeasy-style bar, a seasonal outdoor deck and the nearby Carriage House Sundries. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026

And just down the street, the gooey-good Gator’s Grilled Cheese Emporium welcomes with classic comfort food. —Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 2026

Bubba’s Cooks Country (Southern comfort food), JD’s Chippery (gooey cookies), and Olivella’s Pizza (arguably the best slice in the city) have been serving students for decades. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026

Specializing in comfort food, The Griddle has become one of the Boise area’s most successful local restaurant chains. —Michael Deeds updated May 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 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