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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Food that is simply prepared and associated with a sense of home or contentment.
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- noun Certain foods that people associate with their
formative years, or with “home”; frequently simple home-cooked style food, and often the staple ofdiners and other informal restaurants. - noun Food that one eats to feel comfort or alleviate stress rather than to receive
nutrition .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun food that is simply prepared and gives a sense of wellbeing; typically food with a high sugar or carbohydrate content that is associated with childhood or with home cooking
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treeseed commented on the word comfort food
Comfort food is typically inexpensive, uncomplicated, and easy to prepare. Many people turn to comfort food for familiarity, emotional security, or special reward.
Comfort foods are typically composed largely of simple or complex carbohydrate, such as sugar, rice, refined wheat, and so on.
The term "comfort food" was added to the Webster's Dictionary in 1972.
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Usually home-cooked with attendant memories
February 10, 2008
sonofgroucho commented on the word comfort food
I am built for comfort rather than speed.
February 11, 2008