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UKCreature comforts
/kɹˈiːtʃə kˈʌmfəts/
/kɹˈiːtʃɚ kˈʌmfɚts/Creature comforts
[NOUN]1
a set of things that make life comfortable and more enjoyable for one
What is the origin of the idiom "creature comforts" and when to use it?
The idiom "creature comforts" originated in the early 19th century. The phrase "creature" here refers to living beings, particularly humans, and "comforts" refer to things or conditions that provide a sense of physical ease, well-being, and contentment. This phrase is used to describe the basic physical amenities, conveniences, and luxuries that contribute to a person's comfort, well-being, and contentment in their daily life.
Examples
1. We have all of our creature comforts.
2. The Tafurs vocally disavowed the creature comforts enjoyed by the other people around them.
3. But no respectable green builder expects you to give up your creature comforts, possessions, and technologies and go live in the bush.
4. Ok 2 have those creature comforts for MYSELF.
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