creature comfort

noun

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

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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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Don't forget a few creature comforts to make the entire journey more pleasant for all. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 Heat, air conditioning, and hot water are basic creature comforts many depend on. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026 The onboard toilet is perhaps the spaceflight amenity held most dear to astronauts who value creature comforts. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 As well as enjoying the creature comforts of the hotel—like the reading nooks in some of the rooms—guests are encouraged to explore the surrounding area. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for creature comfort

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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