comfort zone

American  

noun

• comfort zones
  plural

1. the range of atmospheric temperature and humidity considered comfortable for most people.

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comfort zone British  

noun

1. a situation or position in which a person feels secure, comfortable, or in control

   encouraging people to work outside their comfort zone

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• comfort zones
  plural

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Example Sentences

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comfort zone

She’s an interloper among established thespians, a woman in her late 50s who has only just begun listening to the little voice inside her, the one begging her to step outside her comfort zone.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

Walters told the Press Association it was "mind-boggling" to be asked to join the series and that it was "a bit out of my comfort zone".

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

If they’re blown off course and far from home, they might not realize it if the water temperature is still within their comfort zone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Part of growing as a creative is absorbing more reference materials, especially those outside of your comfort zone.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

Henry, having found his comfort zone again, remains unfazed.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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