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

She said mac and cheese was her favorite comfort food in childhood, but that established brands weren’t healthy enough for her own four children.

From The Wall Street Journal

In public statements, the company emphasized that comfort foods, rocking chairs, peg games and other Cracker Barrel traditions remained.

From The Wall Street Journal

Each bite was a messy, sweet-savory symphony — comfort food with a little theatrical flair.

From Salon

But there are other times when you crave a familiar scene, a traveler’s version of comfort food.

From Los Angeles Times

That sparked accusations that the company, known for its Southern-style comfort food and nostalgic atmosphere, was abandoning its roots.

From BBC