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

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Whatever your relationship status is this Valentine's Day, Shake Shack has just the comfort food for you. —

Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 Traditional comfort foods remain strong contenders, with baked potatoes ranking second among savory dishes and being the most popular in five states. —

Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2025 And while traditional comfort foods remain strong contenders, healthier options are also desirable dishes during the Big Game. —

Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025 The hut serves classic comfort food starting at breakfast, while lunch offers skiers and riders sandwiches, soups, and plenty of chili. —

Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for comfort food