comforter
noun
com·fort·er ˈkəm(p)-fər-tər 
ˈkəm(p)-fə-tər
1
a
capitalized : 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)
Example Sentences
He was her longtime confidant and comforter.
Recent Examples on the Web Overall, the best cooling comforter is the Buffy Breeze Comforter. 
Hannah Baker, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 Designed to use year-round, the comforter is plush but lightweight. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 This affordable lightweight comforter from Linenspa is an undeniable deal. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 10 May 2022 The brand also makes sheet sets and bed pillows, but the reversible comforter is the biggest hit with Amazon shoppers so far. Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com, 10 Feb. 2022 Goose down is expensive, but this comforter is well-made. Matt Jancer, Wired, 12 Jan. 2022 Over 2,800 Amazon reviewers have given this comforter a five-star rating. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2022 Riley's goose down comforter is a 2022 Best Bedding Award Winner, praised for its thoughtful construction and warm down fill. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Shop this fleece throw blanket that comes in a host of colors and patterns for just $11, plus don't miss out on this all-season comforter that also includes a set of sham pillowcases — a steal for just $37! Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 29 June 2022 See More
Hannah Baker, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 Designed to use year-round, the comforter is plush but lightweight. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 This affordable lightweight comforter from Linenspa is an undeniable deal. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 10 May 2022 The brand also makes sheet sets and bed pillows, but the reversible comforter is the biggest hit with Amazon shoppers so far. Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com, 10 Feb. 2022 Goose down is expensive, but this comforter is well-made. Matt Jancer, Wired, 12 Jan. 2022 Over 2,800 Amazon reviewers have given this comforter a five-star rating. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2022 Riley's goose down comforter is a 2022 Best Bedding Award Winner, praised for its thoughtful construction and warm down fill. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Shop this fleece throw blanket that comes in a host of colors and patterns for just $11, plus don't miss out on this all-season comforter that also includes a set of sham pillowcases — a steal for just $37! Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 29 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English confortour, comfortour, borrowed from Anglo-French confortur, comfortour, from conforter, comforter "to strengthen spiritually, comfort entry 1" + -ur, -our -er entry 2
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing comforter
Kids Definition
comforter
noun
com·fort·er ˈkəm-fər-tər
1
: a person or thing that gives relief to someone suffering grief or trouble
2
: quilt entry 1
comforters
noun
as in quilts
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- quilts
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- bedcoverings
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