creature comfort
creature comfort · creature comforts
Any small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at homeAny small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at home.
UK/ˌkɹiː.t͡ʃə ˈkʌm.fət/US/ˌkɹiː.t͡ʃɚ ˈkʌm.fɚt/
» You will find that the ship's cabins have all the creature comforts of home.
Meaning
2 senses(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.
On weekends, she enjoys creature comforts like sleeping in and long baths.
Alcoholic drink, especially whisky.
Examples
1 sentencesYou will find that the ship's cabins have all the creature comforts of home.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
creature + comfort, in the sense of basic comforts enjoyed by non-human creatures.creature + comfort, in the sense of basic comforts enjoyed by non-human creatures.
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Forms
plural: creature comforts| Singular | creature comfort |
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