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. 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 

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of comfort food was in 1958

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“Comfort food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20food. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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