creature comforts

American  

plural noun

1. things that contribute to bodily comfort and ease, as food, warmth, a comfortable bed, hot water for bathing, etc.

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creature comforts British  

plural noun

1. material things or luxuries that help to provide for one's bodily comfort

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creature comforts Cultural  

1. The basic physical things that make life pleasant — good food, warm clothing, etc.: “The poor frequently lack the creature comforts the rest of us take for granted.”

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Etymology

Origin of creature comforts

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

But he has been keeping busy by ordering creature comforts to help him endure the stay.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The reality TV star said six months in county jail — without cameras and her creature comforts — proved to be a period of self-improvement and empowerment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

United and rival Delta Air Lines have waged an arms race of sorts for travelers willing to pay more for creature comforts and perks such as priority boarding.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

American drivers also have shifted to bigger vehicles with more costly creature comforts, such as heated steering wheels and vented seats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

He would provide his accidental passenger with a private bunk, as she was the only female on board, but otherwise she would enjoy the same creature comforts that he and his crew did.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood