security blanket

noun

1
: a blanket carried by a child as a protection against anxiety
2
: a usually familiar object whose presence dispels anxiety

Examples of security blanket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Having that security blanket made a huge difference in my life and my anxiety for me and my daughter—just having a little bit of savings. Lindy Segal, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024 Though tight end Mark Andrews has historically been Lamar Jackson’s security blanket in the passing game, Likely has been the go-to guy Thursday night. NBC News, 6 Sep. 2024 In case anything happens to Rodgers, Taylor will provide the Jets with a veteran security blanket. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2024 Friends are treated like security blankets as the moon clashes with Venus. USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for security blanket 

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Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of security blanket was in 1954

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“Security blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/security%20blanket. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

security blanket

noun
: a blanket carried by a child as a protection against anxiety

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