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Creature comfort

//ˌkɹiː.t͡ʃə ˈkʌm.fət// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at home. idiomatic, often, plural

    "My stereo is a creature comfort. As long as I have it I can relax and be happy."

  2. 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."

Etymology

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

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