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

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

Clune Construction, a Chicago-based general contractor, said it is trying to ensure workers have access to the same creature comforts as white-collar workers, including heated and air-conditioned break tents and perks like periodic free lunches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

During this time, you may need to cut back on the “extras” and get down to a bare-bones budget, despite how awful it can be cutting back on creature comforts and reducing your lifestyle.

From Salon • May 3, 2025

His childhood illness had helped to make him both self-reliant and something of a dreamer, who loved his creature comforts.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin