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 Larchmont restaurant is named for Rosenthal’s parents and has earned raves — and inspired long lines — for its comfort food and warm atmosphere. — Brent Lang, Variety, 24 July 2026

Loco Coyote is known for its casual and rustic atmosphere, barbecue comfort food and cold drinks. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

The Potato For tasty post-trail comfort food in McCarthy, head to local favorite The Potato. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Chicken & Dumplins Chicken & Dumplins are Cracker Barrel’s ultimate old-fashioned comfort food and one of their most popular menu items. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 July 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