comforter
noun
com·fort·er ˈkəm(p)-fər-tər 
ˈkəm(p)-fə-tər
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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This comforter caught my attention immediately, thanks to its textured polka-dot design. —
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026 My go-to is a Woolroom 3-in-1 Deluxe comforter filled with hypoallergenic wool and covered in a creamy organic cotton shell. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 Nancy Metayer Bowen had been shot to death and wrapped in a comforter and trash bags. —South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 On top, a double quilt filled with chemical-free 650+ down drapes over you like a comforter. —Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comforter
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026 My go-to is a Woolroom 3-in-1 Deluxe comforter filled with hypoallergenic wool and covered in a creamy organic cotton shell. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 Nancy Metayer Bowen had been shot to death and wrapped in a comforter and trash bags. —South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 On top, a double quilt filled with chemical-free 650+ down drapes over you like a comforter. —Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comforter
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“Comforter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/comforter. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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