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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
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The cold-weather months are often filled with cozy gatherings with friends and family, and ample comfort food.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1958, in the meaning defined above
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“Comfort food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20food. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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