comforter

com·fort·er | \ ˈkəm(p)-fər-tər

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, ˈkəm(p)-fə-tər \

Definition of comforter

1a capitalized : holy spirit

b : one that gives comfort

2a : 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 Nurses have become comforters — holding their patients’ hands, brushing their hair before FaceTime calls with relatives. — Los Angeles Times, "Hospitals prepare for wave of mental health disorders among their workers," 6 May 2020 These Extra Sticky Pet Hair Lint Rollers from Scotch-Brite™ Brand are an easy way to do a daily touch-up of everything from pillows to heavy comforters. — Elizabeth Sheldon, Country Living, "Before Adopting a New Dog, Make Sure You Have These Essentials," 15 Apr. 2020 Many people use their bedspreads and comforters as blankets. — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, "Dear Abby: Lunchtime get-togethers ruined by kids running amok," 19 Apr. 2020 Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Wedding portrait recreated with the help of a quilted comforter and a plastic bucket. — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, "Quarantine Is Changing the Way We Laugh," 2 Apr. 2020 The project’s report was instrumental in declaring adult pillows and comforters as infant suffocation hazards. — Washington Post, "Dozens of infant deaths have been tied to a popular baby product. But regulators are too paralyzed to act.," 23 Nov. 2019 Knowing how to wash an electric blanket isn't as intuitive as washing a comforter or standard sheets (in your organized laundry room, of course). — Natalie Schumann, Country Living, "Here's How To Wash an Electric Blanket," 28 Jan. 2020 The colorful, structural piece makes Clark look like an alien wrapped up in a comforter. — Rachel Hahn, Vogue, "St. Vincent and Matty Bovan Collaborate on a Surreal Party Dress for a New Art Installation," 26 Nov. 2019 Also wipe down bed posts and bedside tables, and launder all bedding weekly, including sheets, comforters and pillowcases. — NBC News, "8 commonly neglected items that need a good cleaning before allergy season," 22 Feb. 2020

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“Comforter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comforter. Accessed 3 Jun. 2020.

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comforter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of comforter

: someone who helps you to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc. : someone who comforts you

US : a thick bed covering that is filled with a soft light material (such as feathers)

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comforter

com·fort·er | \ ˈkəm-fər-tər

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Kids Definition of comforter

1 : a person or thing that gives relief to someone suffering grief or trouble

2 : quilt entry 1

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