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

After nearly a decade away, though, Virginia reeled me back in, welcoming me home to a world with rolling hills, four distinct seasons, and a passion for music, history, and good old-fashioned comfort food. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026

Dinner in and around town can span destination prix-fixe tasting menus, rustic handmade pasta, and Southern comfort food. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

The original restaurant had become a favorite among Sacramento diners for its meatless comfort food, and even earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2019. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 23 June 2026

From comfort food favorites to celebrity hotspots, here’s a roundup of the closures rocking South Florida. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 June 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