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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Tenaya mixes nature and creature comforts, offering three different stays ranging from hotel rooms to cabins to cottages. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024 This range-topping variant, loaded with nearly every possible creature comfort and convenience feature, carried an MSRP of $57,256 (including $1,395 freight and handling). Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Published on August 15, 2024 By Brett Berk Photo : Randy Tunnell Photography, courtesy of RBW EV Cars Photo : Randy Tunnell Photography, courtesy of RBW EV Cars The cars host creature comforts such as power windows, power steering, air conditioning, and touchscreens compatible with Apple CarPlay. Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024 For anyone who wants to get the Aeolian experience while still maintaining their creature comforts, the islands to head to, however, are Lipari, Salina, and Panarea. Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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