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

This shiny gray color looks especially gorgeous next to the charming blush comforter, and its velvet fabric adds texture. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026

The spread opens with a full-page photograph of Judy looking straight at the camera, in a lacy teddy, leaning back against some sort of comforter or pillow. —Mark Oppenheimer, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026

Let the comforter soak for about 20 minutes, then re-wash and fully dry the comforter. —Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026

This includes your pillowcases, your duvets and comforters, your duvet cover, and your mattress cover. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 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