comfort food
noun
: food prepared in a traditional style having a usually nostalgic or sentimental appeal
Examples of comfort food in a Sentence
Pot roast and fried chicken are my favorite comfort foods.
a restaurant that serves comfort food
Recent Examples on the Web
Thanks to comfort food and a twist of fate, Gina’s Place is still proudly serving today.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
With a menu designed to have something for everyone, Angry Ale’s has classic bar bites and a blend of comfort food with elevated, high quality dishes — including its fry lineup.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025
One thing is indisputable: while America’s tastes may mature, diversify, and occasionally pivot, its craving for indulgent, convenient comfort food like chicken sandwiches is deeply embedded in the cultural and culinary fabric of the nation.
—Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
An abundance of comfort food was available, with stations of street tacos, barbecue and roasted chicken and waffles at the reception.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
With a menu designed to have something for everyone, Angry Ale’s has classic bar bites and a blend of comfort food with elevated, high quality dishes — including its fry lineup.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025
One thing is indisputable: while America’s tastes may mature, diversify, and occasionally pivot, its craving for indulgent, convenient comfort food like chicken sandwiches is deeply embedded in the cultural and culinary fabric of the nation.
—Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
An abundance of comfort food was available, with stations of street tacos, barbecue and roasted chicken and waffles at the reception.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for comfort food
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“Comfort food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20food. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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