creature comfort

noun

: something (such as food, warmth, or special accommodations) that gives bodily comfort

Examples of creature comfort in a Sentence

she's too addicted to creature comforts to enjoy roughing it, even for a few days
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Think fireplaces, darling B&Bs, and of course, many creature comforts. Laura Itzkowitz, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025 View 10 Images View gallery - 10 images The company that recently introduced the 60-minute foldable Baby Box also has another foldable tiny home with more creature comforts (like appliances), more square footage, and can be move-in ready within a day. New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025 Other useful creature comforts include a roll-out shower tent and a deployable awning that offers plenty of shade on a sunny day. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025 Despite the luxury, wellness and unfathomable creature comforts, cast members all agree on the one thing that sets Thailand apart. Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for creature comfort

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of creature comfort was in 1641

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“Creature comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creature%20comfort. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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