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
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London’s vibrant dining scene continues to impress with traditional British comfort food to innovative global cuisines.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Kitchen Appliances Whipping up holiday treats, gameday feasts, and hot comfort foods like chili can be taxing on your kitchen.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Some comfort food is on the menu and the Zojirushi tabletop cooker comes out.
—Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
The popular chef reimagines comfort food with more than 100 personal recipes.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Kitchen Appliances Whipping up holiday treats, gameday feasts, and hot comfort foods like chili can be taxing on your kitchen.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Some comfort food is on the menu and the Zojirushi tabletop cooker comes out.
—Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
The popular chef reimagines comfort food with more than 100 personal recipes.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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 8 Nov. 2024.
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