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comfort food
This term describes a psychological relationship with eating rather than a specific culinary category. While often associated with high-calorie, carbohydrate-rich dishes, the definition is subjective and varies by culture and individual history. It carries a strong connotation of emotional soothing and safety, often evoking a sense of returning to a simpler or more protected time in one's life.
In a social context, the term is used casually to explain cravings during periods of stress, grief, or loneliness. It differs from "soul food," which refers to a specific ethnic culinary tradition, whereas "comfort food" is a universal experience applicable to any cuisine.
Meanings
Examples
Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food for me.
I just need some comfort food after the day I have had.
What is your go to comfort food when you are feeling down?
She cooked a big pot of stew as a kind of comfort food for her grieving friend.
Maybe I should stop relying on comfort food to deal with my stress.
Warm chocolate chip cookies are my favorite childhood comfort food.
The smell of fresh bread always reminds me of the comfort food my grandmother used to make.
I wonder if there is such a thing as healthy comfort food.