comfort zone

noun

1

: the temperature range within which one is comfortable

2

: the level at which one functions with ease and familiarity

Examples of comfort zone in a Sentence

He pushes the players to perform beyond their comfort zone.

I need to expand my comfort zone and try new things.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Philadelphia Eagles drastically overhauled their playbook after their offense degenerated in 2025, and the technical and philosophical changes Hurts must master demand a departure from the comfort zones of past systems. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Getting to push yourself out of your comfort zone, see sprawling views of the Sierra Nevada and climb with kind, knowledgeable guides is an unforgettable experience. — Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Ternus faces challenges that will force him to step outside his comfort zone in hardware engineering. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

If traps and poison are out of your comfort zone, there are natural solutions that can help. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for comfort zone

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