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

Cotton Jersey Sheet Set For versatile sheets that truly do it all, look no further than Threshold’s Cotton Jersey Sheet Set that pairs effortlessly with any comforter, quilt, or throw. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026

The series ends as Eddie goes into Jamie's bedroom, sobs into the comforter and holds his teddy bear. —Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026

As such, the duvet insert itself is pretty well protected and does not require as much washing as a comforter. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026

Check the manufacturer's suggestions for your particular model's capacity and consider taking big items like comforters to the dry cleaner or laundromat. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 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