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
Mac and cheese is a popular comfort food made from pasta, butter, milk, flour, and cheese.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Nov. 2025
Chicken spaghetti is my absolute favorite non-fussy, zero-pretense comfort food.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Gessner offered breakfasts, lunch, and dinner with mountain views and comfort foods.
—Alesa Andrew, Parents, 23 Nov. 2025
Eastwind Hotel + Bar in Windham, New York, has added 12 new guest rooms and a restaurant with custom brews and comfort food.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Nov. 2025
Chicken spaghetti is my absolute favorite non-fussy, zero-pretense comfort food.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Gessner offered breakfasts, lunch, and dinner with mountain views and comfort foods.
—Alesa Andrew, Parents, 23 Nov. 2025
Eastwind Hotel + Bar in Windham, New York, has added 12 new guest rooms and a restaurant with custom brews and comfort food.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 2025.
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