creature comfort

noun

Synonyms of creature comfortnext
: 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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Roxy isn’t a fan of dog beds, but if your dog likes them, why not give them some creature comfort? Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 Hark back, for instance, to Austin’s miserable decades as a frontier outpost with few creature comforts before the Civil War. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 Eco-resorts are also a great option for those seeking an immersive experience without sacrificing creature comforts. Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026 The home of the Denver Film Festival on Tuesday detailed more than $500,000 in upgrades that give its theaters state-of-the-art technology and creature comforts normally associated with national exhibitor chains. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026 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 26 Mar. 2026.

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