comforter
noun
com·fort·er
ˈkəm(p)-fər-tər 
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.
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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
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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
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“Comforter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comforter. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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com·fort·er
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