creature comfort

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creature comfort

  • /ˌkɹiː.t͡ʃə ˈkʌm.fət/ UK
  • /ˌkɹiː.t͡ʃɚ ˈkʌm.fɚt/ US

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creature + comfort, in the sense of basic comforts enjoyed by non-human creatures.

noun creature comforts

  1. idiomatic, often, plural Any small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at home. My stereo is a creature comfort. As long as I have it I can relax and be happy.
  2. Alcoholic drink, especially whisky. An empty glass stood on a table before him, which, with his somnolent condition and a very strong smell of brandy and water, forewarned the visitor that Mr Squeers had been seeking, in creature comforts, a temporary forgetfulness of his unpleasant situation.

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noun small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at home

Españolcomodidad detallista, confort concienzudo

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"creature comfort." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/creature%20comfort. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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creature comfort. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/creature%20comfort

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"creature comfort." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/creature%20comfort.

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@misc{creature_comfort_2026,
  title = {creature comfort},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/creature%20comfort},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}