comfort zone

American  

noun

comfort zones plural

1. the range of atmospheric temperature and humidity considered comfortable for most people.

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comfort zone British  

noun

1. a situation or position in which a person feels secure, comfortable, or in control

   encouraging people to work outside their comfort zone

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• comfort zones
  plural

Example Sentences

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comfort zone

But Cheng's cross-strait rhetoric has gone beyond the comfort zone of many people in her own party and caused unease among foreign partners, including Washington.

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

Bodybuilding was so far out of my comfort zone, and I liked that there was a hard finish with a competition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

It’s OK to change your habits and break out of your comfort zone of savings accounts, checking accounts, CDs and annuities, as your friend finally did.

From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026

With his guidance, she felt she could step out of her comfort zone.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026

Maybe we just need to break through your comfort zone this once.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner