creature comforts

noun

plural of creature comfort
as in amenities
something that adds to one's ease of living she's too addicted to creature comforts to enjoy roughing it, even for a few days

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of creature comforts Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Nearly all of the latter’s creature comforts have been done away with. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 And creature comforts pervaded—from the in-room Chromecast to the plush bed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Don't forget a few creature comforts to make the entire journey more pleasant for all. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 More importantly, however, Chiron enters Taurus today, offering a preview of a much deeper collective healing journey around self-worth, money matters, creature comforts and personal values. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 Heat, air conditioning, and hot water are basic creature comforts many depend on. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026 This is the forefront of super luxury today, an era when performance figures, opulent design and creature comforts alone can’t make a car feel truly special. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 The onboard toilet is perhaps the spaceflight amenity held most dear to astronauts who value creature comforts. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature comforts
  1. amenities
  2. luxuries
  3. benefits
  4. accommodations
  5. mod cons
Noun
  • In addition to these amenities and activities, the Armstrongs find that dining at any of Windsor Run’s seven restaurants is an easy way to meet new people.
    — Erickson Senior Living, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The developers now plan to rehabilitate the building to add apartments and tenant amenities while restoring the exterior to its historic appearance, alongside adding a nearby dog park and a surface parking lot.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of amenities
Noun
  • In November 2025, the sibling owners decided to close the hotel and embark on a significant five-star transformation, adding contemporary luxuries and cutting-edge technology.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Placing emphasis on affordable luxuries, such as matcha lattes, lip gloss, or birthday cake, is a way for Jenner to remain relatable to her audience, who are far more likely to be victims of the effects of economic uncertainty.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxuries
Noun
  • Tavares, 11 days shy of his 36th birthday, hopes to reap some benefits from the living arrangement, too.
    — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier this summer, one CEO talked about implementing a new T&E system that deprived employees of the right to get personal loyalty benefits from travel.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • The five-story building, which housed a boys’ hostel, collapsed on Sunday in Satya Niketan, a densely populated neighborhood known for its private student accommodations near a Delhi University campus.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The women alleged the officers violated their First Amendment rights by denying their request for religious accommodations, such as removing their hijabs only in front of female officers.
    — BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of accommodations
Noun
  • Nash’s original wrought-iron work, oak balustrading, cornicing, sash windows, and fireplaces are complemented by mod cons such as air conditioning, heated floors, and an alarm system.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of mod cons

Browse Nearby Words

creature comfort
creature comforts
creatures
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Creature comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature%20comforts. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of loath

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Popular

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
anagrams on a chalk board
Word Builder Quiz Vol. 2 Pick the letter that when added to a word will ma...
See All