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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Princess Diana may have been lived in a palace and employed a personal chef, but that didn't stop the late royal from serving her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, some good old-fashioned comfort food.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Barbecue is a year round comfort food.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Executive Chef Billy Sims is leading the latest menu, introducing dishes designed to elevate the fan experience while keeping the spirit of ballpark comfort food intact.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Brats and beer are the power couple here, and the Bavarian comfort food also includes giant pretzels to dunk in cheddar fondue and spätzles.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Barbecue is a year round comfort food.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Executive Chef Billy Sims is leading the latest menu, introducing dishes designed to elevate the fan experience while keeping the spirit of ballpark comfort food intact.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Brats and beer are the power couple here, and the Bavarian comfort food also includes giant pretzels to dunk in cheddar fondue and spätzles.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
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 8 Apr. 2026.
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