comfort zone

noun

1
: the temperature range within which one is comfortable
2
: the level at which one functions with ease and familiarity

Examples of comfort zone in a Sentence

He pushes the players to perform beyond their comfort zone. I need to expand my comfort zone and try new things.
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Stepping out of your comfort zone builds new skills and confidence. Samantha Bergin, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 Was there a specific song that pushed you out of your comfort zone here? Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025 Remember that sometimes thinking innovatively and stepping out of your comfort zone are necessary for real change. Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025 Don’t be afraid to venture outside of your comfort zone. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for comfort zone

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of comfort zone was in 1923

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“Comfort zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20zone. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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