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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Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
Over the past year, Sebastian has embraced opportunities to step outside of his comfort zone and try new experiences.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Besides, May pushes you to venture out of your comfort zone professionally, whether through travel, publishing or education.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
To become a great detective and solve George’s murder, Sebastian advises her to step outside her comfort zone and face reality rather than putting her head in the grass.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for comfort zone
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“Comfort zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20zone. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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