creature comfort
noun
: something (such as food, warmth, or special accommodations) that gives bodily comfort
Synonyms of creature 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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Never underestimate the power of creature comforts on a long flight, advises Vanessa Mead, customer experience manager for Qantas, who flies the Los Angeles to Brisbane route.
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Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
The Denali and Denali Ultimate models cost a pretty penny, but provide a long list of creature comforts and a level of opulence drivers wouldn't generally expect from an American mainstream SUV.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Having accepted Edgar Linton’s offer to join hands (and bank accounts), Cathy enjoys the creature comforts of her new life with a heavy heart that still longs for Heathcliff’s rough embrace.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Relying on Hosts for Everything Your hosts are already putting you up and trying to take care of all your creature comforts—so do your best to contribute.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
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Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
The Denali and Denali Ultimate models cost a pretty penny, but provide a long list of creature comforts and a level of opulence drivers wouldn't generally expect from an American mainstream SUV.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Having accepted Edgar Linton’s offer to join hands (and bank accounts), Cathy enjoys the creature comforts of her new life with a heavy heart that still longs for Heathcliff’s rough embrace.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Relying on Hosts for Everything Your hosts are already putting you up and trying to take care of all your creature comforts—so do your best to contribute.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for creature comfort
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“Creature comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creature%20comfort. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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