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

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

If vegetables feel like an obligation, tuck them into lemony beans, dense spoon salads, roasted carrots with yogurt or a produce-packed pasta that eats like comfort food.

From Salon