noun
A thick cover for a bed, filled with soft material and used to keep you warm.
We need a warmer comforter for winter.
Common phrases & grammar
down comforter · comforter set
American English
How to pronounce comforter
nounB2
KUHMferder
/ˈkʰəm.fɚ.ɾɚ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
A thick cover for a bed, filled with soft material and used to keep you warm.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
nounless common
A person or thing that gives comfort to someone who is sad or worried.
Her friend was a great comforter after the loss.