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)
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He was her longtime confidant and comforter.
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Melony Forcier, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Keep reading to find more great lightweight, cooling comforters and quilts below—all on sale.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Also, what about comforters, blankets, and wrestling those bed skirts and slip covers off?
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
When the cool mountain nights or damp coastal mornings settle in, the right comforter becomes a crucial part of that homey equation.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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