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

As for the care, the comforter is machine washable and comes with a matching tote bag for storage. —Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025

Shoppers can save 20% off pillows and comforters from now through 1/20. —Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025

Since it’s quilted, the comforter’s filling doesn’t move around inside, either. —Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025

The family also needs all the things to set up a new home, including bunk beds, sheets, pillows, blankets and comforters; a sleeper sofa, tables and lamps; kitchen supplies, including dishes, silverware, cups, pots and pans, and small appliances; a washer and dryer; and a television. —Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Nov. 2024

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