Phrase guide

creature comfort

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌkɹiː.t͡ʃə ˈkʌm.fət/
  • General-American: /ˌkɹiː.t͡ʃɚ ˈkʌm.fɚt/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, often, plural

Examples

  • My stereo is a creature comfort. As long as I have it I can relax and be happy.
  • On weekends, she enjoys creature comforts like sleeping in and long baths.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alcoholic drink, especially whisky.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: comodidad detallista — small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at home
  • Spanish: confort concienzudo — small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at home