comforter

noun

com·​fort·​er ˈkəm(p)-fər-tər How to pronounce comforter (audio)
ˈkəm(p)-fə-tər
1
a
capitalized : holy spirit
b
: one that gives comfort
2
a
: a long narrow usually knitted neck scarf
b
: a thick bed covering made of two layers of cloth containing a filling (such as down)

Examples of comforter in a Sentence

He was her longtime confidant and comforter.
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Her mom’s partner — who was considered a father figure to Parrish, according to an online obituary — found her body in a closet, wrapped in a bloody comforter, the Daily Press and WAVY reported. Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025 Dry a Comforter Transfer the comforter to a large-capacity dryer. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 Shop lightweight quilts that are ideal for staying cool during summer, gel fiber pillows that offer ample support, and an all-season down alternative comforter while they’re marked down. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 31 May 2025 Unlike heavy comforters, these quilts are made from breathable layers that encourage air flow, prevent overheating, and offer just the right amount of insulation. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for comforter

Word History

Etymology

Middle English confortour, comfortour, borrowed from Anglo-French confortur, comfortour, from conforter, comforter "to strengthen spiritually, comfort entry 1" + -ur, -our -er entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of comforter was in the 14th century

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“Comforter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comforter. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

comforter

noun
com·​fort·​er ˈkəm(p)-fə(r)t-ər How to pronounce comforter (audio)
1
: one that gives comfort
2
: a long narrow neck scarf
3

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