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

Although a security blanket shut down central Paris to road traffic, the party-like atmosphere drew people of multiple faiths and no faith at all. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Tucker Kraft has been a nice security blanket for the Packers, catching five of nine targets for 80 yards. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The Giants also added dynamic tight end Isaiah Likely in free agency, providing a security blanket for their young quarterback. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Courtland Sutton is a possession target who is a security blanket on third down. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

security blanket

noun

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