plural comforters
1
: someone who helps you to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc. : someone who comforts you
He was her longtime confidant and comforter.
2
US
: a thick bed covering that is filled with a soft light material (such as feathers)
a down comforter
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“Comforter.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/comforter. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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