Comfit (Noun)
Meaning
Candy containing a fruit or nut.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The candy store sold a variety of comfits, including cherry-filled chocolates and peanut clusters.
- Her favorite comfit was a date wrapped in creamy caramel and sprinkled with sea salt.
- The comfit assortment included apricot-filled gummies, orange slices coated in dark chocolate, and pecan pralines.
- At the fair, she bought a bag of comfits filled with candied pineapple, orange peel, and cherry.
- The old-fashioned candy shop was famous for its handmade comfits, including a popular pecan and maple syrup variety.