a person or thing that comforts.
a quilt.
a long, woolen scarf, usually knitted.
the Comforter. Holy Ghost.
a person or thing that comforts
a woollen scarf
a baby's dummy
a quilted bed covering
1300–50; Middle English comfortour < Anglo-French, Old French conforteor, equivalent to confort ( er ) ( see comfort) + -eor < Latin -ōr- -or 1 or -ātōr- -ator
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Laid on the comforter, he rolled on his back and pumped his little legs with glee like he was swimming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
Referred to as "the comforter", he was ushered in - along with his family - by a marching band, horse parade and a series of luxury vehicles, among them a midnight sapphire Rolls Royce.
From BBC • May 3, 2025
Clean: Here are guides to washing your comforter and your blankets.
From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024
Have a down comforter ready when you watch.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2024
The carpet was splotchy and worn, the comforter torn.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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