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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Taylor River Lodge near Almont, Colorado, offers both the rustic charm of Rocky Mountain ranch living combined with the creature comforts of a boutique hotel. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025 The rich lady would struggle with tending animals, living in a small house, and lacking creature comforts. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025 Primitive antiques meld seamlessly with modern creature comforts throughout the bright, airy home. Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025 The journey there today regularly incorporates creature comforts that were inconceivable even two decades ago. Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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