1. thick quilted bedcovers filled with down or synthetic material
Usage: primarily American English
2. people who provide comfort or consolation to others

Examples

• The hotel provided warm comforters for the winter guests.
• She bought matching comforters for both twin beds.
• The down comforters were too heavy for summer use.
• Many comforters arrived at the hospital to support the families.
• The grief counselors served as comforters during the difficult time.
• These comforters are machine washable and hypoallergenic.