noun

comforter

KUHM-fuh-tuh

Comforter (noun) means someone who offers comfort or consolation to a person who is suffering. Example: “Her sister was her greatest comforter after the funeral.”

noun

Someone who offers comfort or consolation to a person who is suffering.

"Her sister was her greatest comforter after the funeral."

"A good comforter listens more than they talk."

A thick, padded bed cover; a duvet.

"She pulled the comforter up over her shoulders on the cold night."

"We bought a new comforter for the guest bed."

A thick woollen scarf worn for warmth in winter (chiefly British).

"He wrapped a comforter around his neck before heading out into the snow."

How to use comforter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone or something that comforts — a person who consoles you, or a thick bed cover that keeps you warm.

UK vs US

In the US, "comforter" almost always means the padded bedspread; in the UK it more often refers to a warm scarf, while Americans would say "duvet" for the bedding.

Common pairings

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Word forms

comforters plural

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Etymology

From Old French conforter (\"to strengthen, console\"), which also gave English \"comfort.\"

Origin: Old French

Synonyms

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Rhymes for comforter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “comforter” mean?

The word “comforter” means someone who offers comfort or consolation to a person who is suffering. In plain terms, someone or something that comforts — a person who consoles you, or a thick bed cover that keeps you warm.

How do you pronounce “comforter”?

“Comforter” is pronounced KUHM-fuh-tuh (/ˈkʌmfɚtɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “comforter” in a sentence?

Here is “comforter” used in a sentence: “Her sister was her greatest comforter after the funeral.”

What part of speech is “comforter”?

“Comforter” is a noun.

Where does the word “comforter” come from?

The word “comforter” comes from Old French. From Old French conforter (\"to strengthen, console\"), which also gave English \"comfort.\".

How many meanings does “comforter” have?

“Comforter” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who offers comfort or consolation to a person who is suffering.

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