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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Fall is all about warm, rich, and cozy comfort foods.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
From comfort food like beef stroganoff to healthy lunches like salmon and veggies, there are options for every busy family.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
While longtime favorites like Rainbow Deli and Akropolis Cafe have closed their doors, the dining scene remains thriving, with options ranging from Asian cuisine to Southern comfort food.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Her great grandmother won blue ribbons for her angel food cake, her great aunt was a fabulous cook, and all of them instilled in her a love for comfort food and hospitality that she’s carried all her life.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
From comfort food like beef stroganoff to healthy lunches like salmon and veggies, there are options for every busy family.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
While longtime favorites like Rainbow Deli and Akropolis Cafe have closed their doors, the dining scene remains thriving, with options ranging from Asian cuisine to Southern comfort food.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Her great grandmother won blue ribbons for her angel food cake, her great aunt was a fabulous cook, and all of them instilled in her a love for comfort food and hospitality that she’s carried all her life.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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