creature comfort

noun

: something (such as food, warmth, or special accommodations) that gives bodily comfort

Examples of creature comfort in a Sentence

she's too addicted to creature comforts to enjoy roughing it, even for a few days
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Airlines have notoriously started blurring the once-firm line between economy and first class with mid-level classes offering different creature comforts. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025 Enchanted by the notion of falling asleep under the stars with a fresh mountain breeze, but not so jazzed on setting up a tent, digging a hole when nature calls or sacrificing creature comforts like an actual mattress? Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 15 May 2025 Some expedition operators do cater to high-end clientele and feature creature comforts like fancy espresso machines and private chefs. Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 15 May 2025 Following a multimillion-euro renovation by the Dorchester Collection, the 98 rooms and suites are filled with contemporary creature comforts while hewing to a classic style, with plush beds and opulent marble bathrooms. Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for creature comfort

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of creature comfort was in 1641

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“Creature comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creature%20comfort. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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