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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The five most popular recipes of the year read more than any others were for throw-back, vintage Americana comfort foods. —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024 The cold-weather months are often filled with cozy gatherings with friends and family, and ample comfort food. —

Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Dec. 2024 For those who consider a steaming bowl of ramen the ultimate winter comfort food, this variety pack is sure to win them over this holiday. —

Anna Haines, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 An experimental psychologist who has written on the science of comfort foods at the University of Oxford International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science. —

Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for comfort food