comfort food

American  

[kuhm-fert food] / ˈkʌm fərt ˌfud /

noun

1. simple, home-style food that brings comforting thoughts of home or childhood.

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comfort food British  

noun

1. food that is enjoyable to eat and makes the eater feel better emotionally

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Etymology

Origin of comfort food

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

It was the taste that filled his mouth every time his friends went viral around him—salty because it wasn’t his triumph, but at the same time, comfort food.

From Literature

The Gemini recommendation, seconded by the restaurant manager, was the comfort food I craved in the lousy weather.

From The Wall Street Journal

The comfort food was surprisingly good, the early March sunset beyond spectacular.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because when it’s good, steakhouse meatloaf is less “comfort food” and more quiet luxury.

From Salon

Matijevich recommends pairing the short ribs with polenta, which has been described as an ultimate comfort food.

From Salon