creature comfort

noun

: something (such as food, warmth, or special accommodations) that gives bodily comfort

Examples of creature comfort in a Sentence

she's too addicted to creature comforts to enjoy roughing it, even for a few days
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Videoland Reality Kings on Safari leans on a similar formula to earlier format Reality Queens of the Jungle, in which female reality stars turn their back on creature comforts to take part in an off-grid competition. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025 Other creature comforts include a Renogy electrical system with a touchscreen command center, air conditioning, and an auto-leveling suspension. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025 Guests who prefer more creature comforts can opt for a high-low West Virginia trip, pairing a night in the tower with a stay at the state’s iconic Greenbrier Resort, a landmark hotel that opened in 1913 and is about 55 miles away. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025 Each of the 71 guest rooms and suites is equipped with modern creature comforts. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for creature comfort

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of creature comfort was in 1641

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“Creature comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creature%20comfort. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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