Synonyms

comfort food

American

[kuhm-fert food] / ˈkʌm fərt ˌfud /

noun

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

comfort food British

noun

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

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comfort food

Those movies are my comfort food, and those women were my idols as a kid.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

The comfort food will be tasty, simple and less expensive than individual plates.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Besides being a "comfort food" after a hard shift at the front, the snacks also make sure the firefighters have "more strength", she said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

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

It was comfort food to a whole group of people who longed for a taste of home.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

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