comforter

noun

com·​fort·​er ˈkəm(p)-fər-tər How to pronounce comforter (audio)
ˈkəm(p)-fə-tər
Synonyms of comforternext
1
a
Comforter : 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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Below, find our favorite quilts and comforters for the warmer months and beyond. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026 Add a set of cotton percale sheets for even more breathability, then when summer ends, use the lightweight quilt as a coverlet or bedspread over your comforter with warm flannel sheets. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Current deals include a lightweight quilt set under $25, linen sheets that get softer with every wash, and a cooling comforter designed to regulate your temperature all night long. — Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026 Best Fourth of July Comforter and Duvet Deals The easiest way to give your bedroom a full aesthetic upgrade is by switching up your bedding with a new comforter or duvet. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 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

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

Phrases Containing comforter

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“Comforter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comforter. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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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
: quilt entry 1

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