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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While Survivor has plenty of surprising rules for contestants, socks are a small creature comfort that’s allowed. Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026 The onboard toilet is perhaps the spaceflight amenity held most dear to astronauts who value creature comforts. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 The area is isolated and far from creature comforts, but residents love it. Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026 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 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 16 Apr. 2026.

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