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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The goal was to remove the players from their comfort zones and create connections that could withstand turbulence. Brian Sampson, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 While the contract prediction is for six years and $168 million, Finkelstein thinks Detroit will stretch out of its comfort zone to get a deal done. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 Your own feelings of self-doubt are probably a byproduct of exploring new responsibilities and making the effort to step out of your comfort zone, Fragale says. Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024 This sweet synergy invites you to step outside your comfort zone and embrace opportunities for growth, whether through travel, education or simply sharing your ideas with the rest of the world. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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