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

The top-selling comforter has earned nearly 63,000 five-star ratings. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Use it with a set of cooling sheets early in the season, then swap for flannel or add a lightweight comforter underneath once colder temperatures set in. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

German fiber supplier Advansa is introducing versions of its Suprelle polyester fiberfill made with Ciclo technology for pillows, comforters and other bedding used in homes and hotels. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Cozy guest rooms include fluffy down pillows and comforters by Marie L’Oie, multijet rainfall showers, and Le Labo bath products. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 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