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
Recent Examples on the Web
Is there any sort of comfort food that is actually good for you?
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
The restaurant serves comfort food and classic American fare.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
The restaurant serves comfort food and classic American fare.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for comfort food
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“Comfort food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20food. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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