creature comfort
/ˌkɹiː.t͡ʃɚ ˈkʌm.fɚt/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.97 in modern English
24
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Example Sentences
- "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."
- "Remember, it is laid upon thee to promote communion with thy God and Saviour. […] The cross is laid upon thee, a heavy, a bitter cross: it deprives thee of all sensible comfort, and is kept upon thee till thou hast no prospect of any. Hope in creature comfort has failed: this is a sweet season for spiritual communion with thy Jesus."
- "In the reverse direction, creature comforts were not closely studied, and the vessel left Antwerp at 1 p.m., to arrive in Harwich at the awkward hour of 2 a.m. The boat train was waiting for the weary stream of passengers, who straggled up George Street, encumbered with luggage, or following burdened porters in the darkness."
- "Almost everyone has a favorite doll, an aging teddy, or an unraveling blankie—either safely put away in a drawer or still lovingly tucked into bed at night. Adults and children alike treasure these creature comforts because they offer security, lifelong friendship, and the smell of home."
- "[I]t is time to remind you that festooning a small boat with a lot of gear and supporting systems is a two-edged sword. While it might increase convenience and creature comfort, it also will weigh down the boat, which means it won't sail at peak performance, especially not in light air and it will alter its behavior in a seaway."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌkɹiː.t͡ʃɚ ˈkʌm.fɚt/
- British English: /ˌkɹiː.t͡ʃə ˈkʌm.fət/