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
What appears to be a small, mom-and-pop deli filled with baked goods and quirky snacks is actually a must-visit for anyone seeking comfort food done right.
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Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Weekends are just better in the fall — there’s football, comfort food, and lots of shopping.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Try to have a pleasant, relaxing time with your favorite drink and comfort food.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
The low-key eatery is beloved for its comfort food, particularly its burgers.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Weekends are just better in the fall — there’s football, comfort food, and lots of shopping.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Try to have a pleasant, relaxing time with your favorite drink and comfort food.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
The low-key eatery is beloved for its comfort food, particularly its burgers.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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 22 Oct. 2025.
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