comfort food
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of comfort food
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Still, there’s a kind of hip, comfort food aspect to the entire enterprise that keeps it an easy, if slightly cluttered and overlong watch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 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
Today, the first-floor eatery serves classic American comfort food, while the tavern features an original 1920 bar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 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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