creature comfort

noun

: something (such as food, warmth, or special accommodations) that gives bodily comfort

Examples of creature comfort in a Sentence

she's too addicted to creature comforts to enjoy roughing it, even for a few days
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Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of creature comfort was in 1641

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“Creature comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creature%20comfort. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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