American English
/ˈkʰəm.fɚts/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of comfort
Things that make life easier or more pleasant, especially useful or pleasant physical things.
Practice out loudThings that make life easier or more pleasant, especially useful or pleasant physical things.
The hotel offers many comforts for its guests.
After years of travel, she missed the comforts of home.
In this plural meaning, comforts are things that make life easier or more pleasant, not the feeling of comfort itself.
He, she, or it makes someone feel less sad, worried, or alone, especially when that person is suffering.
She comforts her brother when he is afraid.
A warm meal comforts him after a long day.
to find relief or hope in something
She took comfort in her family's support.
a situation or place where you feel safe and familiar
Speaking in public takes me out of my comfort zone.
food that makes you feel happy because it is familiar or reminds you of home
Mac and cheese is my favorite comfort food.
As a feeling, comfort is usually not plural. Comforts means things that make life easier or more pleasant.