comforter

noun

com·​fort·​er ˈkəm(p)-fər-tər 

ˈkəm(p)-fə-tər

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)

Examples of comforter in a Sentence

He was her longtime confidant and comforter.

Recent Examples on the Web

The collection offers essentials in neutral colors, with bedding such as sheets, quilts and comforters available in solids, yarn-dyes and prints, including an on-trend gingham. —Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025

Wash bedding items like sheets, comforters, bed pillows, and mattress pads weekly in hot water that's 130ºF or hotter. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025

As the weather cools and the days get shorter, there’s no better time to swap out your sheets and comforters for something fresh and cozy. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

Lightweight comforter options also include the Bedsure Floral Quilt Set and Hevumyi 7-Piece All-Season Comforter Set, which are both less than $50 right now. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025

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