comfort food
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of comfort food
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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The transition comes as Cracker Barrel faces fierce competition from chains like Denny's and IHOP, which have been fighting to take market share among budget-conscious diners seeking classic American comfort food.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The food has also remained consistent, with large portions and comfort food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Simmered together until rich and cohesive, the final chili lands somewhere between classic beef chili and taqueria-style comfort food: smoky, deeply savory and thick enough to scoop with more corn chips.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
The comfort food was surprisingly good, the early March sunset beyond spectacular.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
The stromboli is a staple in Pennsylvania cuisine, essentially consisting of a pizza folded on itself, a bread, dairy, and meat concoction held together with copious amounts of grease, classic adolescent comfort food.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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