Comfort Food (Noun)
Meaning
Food that is simply prepared and gives a sense of wellbeing; typically food with a high sugar or carbohydrate content that is associated with childhood or with home cooking.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Her grandmother's homemade macaroni and cheese was her ultimate comfort food that she craved whenever she felt down.
- The smell of freshly baked cookies reminded him of his childhood and was the perfect comfort food after a long day.
- During the cold winter months, she relied on hearty comfort food like beef stew and mashed potatoes to warm her up.
- The restaurant's menu featured a variety of comfort food classics, including fried chicken and waffles, and creamy tomato soup.
- After a breakup, she turned to her favorite comfort food, a bowl of creamy pasta with melted cheese and crispy bacon.