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

While fluffy comforters and supportive pillows come to mind, the first — and in our opinion, most important — place to start creating a cloud-like bed is a set of Egyptian cotton sheets. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026

Check out more Wayfair steals below, including a plush all-season down comforter and an Adirondack rocking chair. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026

Though not a comforter, this three-piece quilt set packs a similar cloud-like comfort thanks to its 100 percent cotton material that is light as a feather, wicks away moisture, and feels smooth to the touch. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026

Dryer lint can also be used to stuff throw pillows and comforters. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 3 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