comfort food
noun
: food prepared in a traditional style having a usually nostalgic or sentimental appeal
Examples of comfort food in a Sentence
Pot roast and fried chicken are my favorite comfort foods.
a restaurant that serves comfort food
Recent Examples on the Web
While some only visit Austin, Texas, for a weekend to get in on its comfort foods, legendary music scene, and special events like SXSW, others have been flocking to the city since 2021 to take up permanent residence.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
This thoroughly modern rendition tip-toes the comfort food concept to gourmet territory.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
This thoroughly modern rendition tip-toes the comfort food concept to gourmet territory.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for comfort food
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“Comfort food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20food. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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