comforter
noun
com·fort·er
ˈkəm(p)-fər-tər 
ˈkəm(p)-fə-tər
1
a
Comforter
: holy spirit
b
: one that gives comfort
2
a
: a long narrow usually knitted neck scarf
b
: a thick bed covering made of two layers of cloth containing a filling (such as down)
Examples of comforter in a Sentence
He was her longtime confidant and comforter.
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Though not a comforter, this three-piece quilt set packs a similar cloud-like comfort thanks to its 100 percent cotton material that is light as a feather, wicks away moisture, and feels smooth to the touch.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Winter Bedding Winter bedding includes down comforters, heated blankets, sleeping bags, and flannel sheets.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Use them for comforters, quilts, and even extra pillows.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Duvets are the European version of the comforter but are primarily distinguished by their need for a cloth counterpart, an interchangeable cover.
—Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Winter Bedding Winter bedding includes down comforters, heated blankets, sleeping bags, and flannel sheets.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Use them for comforters, quilts, and even extra pillows.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Duvets are the European version of the comforter but are primarily distinguished by their need for a cloth counterpart, an interchangeable cover.
—Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Comforter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comforter. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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com·fort·er
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