comforter

noun com·fort·er \ ˈkəm(p)-fər-tər , ˈkəm(p)-fə-tər \

|Updated on: 7 Jul 2018

Examples: comforter in a Sentence

Definition of comforter

1 a capitalized : holy spirit

b : one that gives comfort

2 a : a long narrow usually knitted neck scarf

b : a thick bed covering made of two layers of cloth containing a filling (such as down)

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Examples of comforter in a Sentence

He was her longtime confidant and comforter.

Recent Examples of comforter from the Web

Rows of twin beds dressed in aqua and orange comforters sat on top of a training field on June 22.

— emily bloch, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Miami Dolphins and Ashley HomeStore surprise local children with new beds," 28 June 2018
The prices are pretty reasonable, starting at $36, and going up to $179 for a full/queen comforter and sham set.

— danielle tullo, House Beautiful, "American Eagle and Dormify Just Dropped the Home Decor Collaboration of Your Dreams," 8 June 2018
The latest spasm of violence in a year marred by assaults on the nation's schools, the shooting at Santa Fe High School was the latest to test the president's role as national comforter-in-chief.

— NBC News, "Trump meets with families affected by Texas shooting, mother calls him 'toddler'," 1 June 2018
The latest spasm of violence in a year marred by assaults on the nation's schools, the shooting at Santa Fe High School was the latest to test the president's role as national comforter-in-chief.

— CBS News, "Texas school shooting victim's mother says talking to Trump "like talking to a toddler"," 1 June 2018
The latest spasm of violence in a year marred by assaults on the nation’s schools, the shooting at Santa Fe High School was the latest to test the president’s role as national comforter-in-chief.

— Washington Post, "Trump meets with families affected by Texas shooting," 31 May 2018
The snakebite kit is in a shoe box on the top shelf of the closet of the bedroom with the yellow comforter.

— joyce wadler, New York Times, "Have a Relaxed Airbnb Visit — but Not Too Relaxed," 7 June 2018
With this in mind, Finkleston suggests changing out your bedding—no need for a heavy comforter this time of year!—and donating old clothing to a local charity.

— barbara brody, Health.com, "7 Self-Care Tips That Will Make You Happier This Summer," 5 June 2018
The two end up outside on the balcony, wrapped in comforters on a chilly New York night.

— refinery29.com, "Sweetbitter Episode 5: What About Sasha?," 4 June 2018

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First Known Use of comforter

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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COMFORTER Defined for English Language Learners

comforter

noun

Definition of comforter for English Language Learners

: someone who helps you to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc. : someone who comforts you
: a thick bed covering that is filled with a soft light material (such as feathers)