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
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The same review found that late luteal cravings for carbohydrates and comfort food are physiologically driven, not a willpower failure.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Christopher Columbus made his name over 500 years ago, but a new crop of Europeans is discovering America during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, posting rave reviews of comfort food and rural hospitality on social media.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Just like buttermilk in biscuits, cottage cheese can lend some extra tang and decadence to many comfort foods like lasagnas and casseroles.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Chef Jordan Hayes delivers a menu of innovative comfort food that is perfect after a day spent in the cold.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Christopher Columbus made his name over 500 years ago, but a new crop of Europeans is discovering America during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, posting rave reviews of comfort food and rural hospitality on social media.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Just like buttermilk in biscuits, cottage cheese can lend some extra tang and decadence to many comfort foods like lasagnas and casseroles.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Chef Jordan Hayes delivers a menu of innovative comfort food that is perfect after a day spent in the cold.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
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 16 Jun. 2026.
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