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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Brooklinen’s take on an organic comforter now has more than 1,200 five-star reviews and comes in a lightweight, an all-season, or a heavyweight version. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 The best part is the brand just put its comforters, duvets, pillows, and sheet sets into one bedding storefront for easy shopping. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 This airy coverlet has substantial weight and feels like a cross between a quilt and a traditional comforter. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 Hypoallergenic bedding like pillows, comforters and bedsheets is designed to resist common indoor allergens like pollen, pet dander and dust mites. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 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

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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