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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Physical challenges can be an effective (and healthy) way to build trust and encourage each other to step out of your comfort zones. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025

For her, that has meant traveling the world, stepping outside her comfort zone and routinely evaluating her own purpose. —Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 2 May 2025

The Magic forced Boston out of its comfort zone Entering the playoffs, the Magic wanted to play with physicality and limit the effectiveness of the Celtics’ record-setting 3-point shooting. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2025

This raises a tough question: How does a young player improve her efficiency while simultaneously taking more shots outside her comfort zone? —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for comfort zone

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