comforter

noun

com·​fort·​er ˈkəm(p)-fər-tər 

ˈkəm(p)-fə-tər

1

a

Comforter : 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)

Examples of comforter in a Sentence

He was her longtime confidant and comforter.

Recent Examples on the Web

Most king-size comforters are too bulky for a standard washer, so Christian suggests a trip to the dry cleaner or a laundromat with larger machines. — Olivia Laborde, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Rock-bottom prices on comforter sets and mixing bowls also make an appearance, like the Art & Cook 8-Piece Round Nesting Bowl Set with Lids for under $12. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

The comforter comes in sizes ranging from twin to California king, and shoppers can choose from 32 colors, including neutrals like white and brown and seasonal shades like forest green. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Thankfully, Pottery Barn’s bedding collection has a variety of snuggly throws, comfortable blankets, and all-season comforters that still feel fresh enough for summer but cozy enough for upcoming chilly days, too. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English confortour, comfortour, borrowed from Anglo-French confortur, comfortour, from conforter, comforter "to strengthen spiritually, comfort entry 1" + -ur, -our -er entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing comforter

• Job's comforter

Kids Definition

comforter

noun

com·​fort·​er ˈkəm(p)-fə(r)t-ər 

1

: one that gives comfort

2

: a long narrow neck scarf

3

: quilt entry 1