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
Classic Lebanese comfort food, nothing overly complicated.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
Kelce shared a carousel of images that showed plates filled with comfort food.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 6 June 2025
Ristorante Al Mare, located at sea level beside the pool, takes a more relaxed approach to the region’s beloved comfort food.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The dish isn't a traditional Danish recipe but rather a comfort food classic that was created in the United States.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
Kelce shared a carousel of images that showed plates filled with comfort food.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 6 June 2025
Ristorante Al Mare, located at sea level beside the pool, takes a more relaxed approach to the region’s beloved comfort food.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The dish isn't a traditional Danish recipe but rather a comfort food classic that was created in the United States.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 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 27 Jun. 2025.
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