comforter

noun

com·​fort·​er ˈkəm(p)-fər-tər 

ˈkəm(p)-fə-tər

1

a

capitalized : holy spirit

b

: one that gives comfort

2

a

: a long narrow usually knitted neck scarf

b

: a thick bed covering made of two layers of cloth containing a filling (such as down)

Examples of comforter in a Sentence

He was her longtime confidant and comforter.

Recent Examples on the Web

Overall, the comforter feels well-made and durable. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025

However, Wayfair has tons of comforters and quilts that were designed for every season. —Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025

Stay warm this season with the best expert recommended comforters. —Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025

This cloud-like comforter is stuffed with a down alternative filling and wrapped in a soft cotton cover that could be a game-changer on chilly winter nights. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English confortour, comfortour, borrowed from Anglo-French confortur, comfortour, from conforter, comforter "to strengthen spiritually, comfort entry 1" + -ur, -our -er entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing comforter

• Job's comforter

Kids Definition

comforter

noun

com·​fort·​er ˈkəm(p)-fə(r)t-ər 

1

: one that gives comfort

2

: a long narrow neck scarf

3

: quilt entry 1