comfort zone

noun

1
: the temperature range within which one is comfortable
2
: the level at which one functions with ease and familiarity

Examples of comfort zone in a Sentence

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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Walking onto a set and having to make a thousand decisions a day was not in his comfort zone. Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024 Prepare for Mood Swings Teenagers can be moody, especially when tired or out of their comfort zone. Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 On a different level, this week could also bring you a surge of energy to step outside of your comfort zone and leave your past routines behind. Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024 If stepping out of your fashion comfort zone feels daunting, shoes are a great place to start, offering a subtle yet impactful change. Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for comfort zone 

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of comfort zone was in 1923

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“Comfort zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20zone. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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