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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And, at the top end of the market, security has become just as important as other creature comforts. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 July 2025 Take your morning coffee on the patio alongside sips of fresh mountain air, or retreat indoors for more creature comforts with a minimalist twist. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025 The one thing most purchased catios lack is personalization and creature comforts. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025 Royal Enfield Back to the Him-E: I'm not yet sold on the idea of an electric adventure bike, since the idea with such machines is to get away from creature comforts like electricity for charging. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 11 June 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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