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
Nine local restaurants dished out over two dozen fan-favorite eats — everything from crabfries and sausage sandwiches to Caribbean comfort food — all perfectly paired with Pepsi.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Put a cowboy twist on classic comfort food.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
There’s no better way to bring peace to a busy weeknight, welcome a new neighbor, or be reminded of your childhood than a nostalgic comfort food.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
What’s your favorite comfort food?
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Put a cowboy twist on classic comfort food.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
There’s no better way to bring peace to a busy weeknight, welcome a new neighbor, or be reminded of your childhood than a nostalgic comfort food.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
What’s your favorite comfort food?
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 3 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 15 Oct. 2025.
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