Simple Definition of comfort zone

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comfort zone

noun

plural comfort zones
: a place, situation, or level where someone feels confident and comfortable
He pushes the players to perform beyond their comfort zone.
I need to expand my comfort zone and try new things.

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“Comfort zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/comfort%20zone. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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