Definitions for comforter
ˈkʌm fər tərcom·forter

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. sympathizer, sympathiser, comforternoun

   commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

2. reliever, allayer, comforternoun

   a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies

   "a reliever of anxiety"; "an allayer of fears"

3. quilt, comforter, comfort, puffnoun

   bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

4. comforter, pacifier, baby's dummy, teething ringnoun

   device used for an infant to suck or bite on

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Comforternoun

   The Holy Spirit.

2. comforternoun

   A person who comforts someone who is suffering.

3. comforternoun

   A padded cover or quilt for a bed.

4. Etymology: From the παράκλητος as is referenced in several New Testament Biblical verses.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Comforternoun

   Etymology: from comfort.

   1. One that administers consolation in misfortunes; one that strengthens and supports the mind in misery or danger.

   This very prayer of Christ obtained angels to be sent him, as comforters in his agony. Richard Hooker, b. v. sect. 48.

   The heav’ns have blest you with a goodly son,
   To be a comforter when he is gone. William Shakespeare, Richard III.

   Nineveh is laid waste, who will bemoan her? whence shall I seek comforters for thee? Neh. iii. 7.

   2. The title of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity; the Paraclete.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Comforter

   A comforter (in American English), also known as a doona in Australian English, or a continental quilt (or simply quilt) or duvet in British English, is a type of bedding made of two lengths of fabric or covering sewn together and filled with insulative materials for warmth, traditionally down or feathers, wool or cotton batting, silk, or polyester and other down alternative fibers. Like quilts, comforters are generally laid over a top bed sheet (and sometimes also blankets). Duvets are another form of quilt, traditionally filled with feathers, though since the late 20th century often made of synthetic fibres or down alternatives. A comforter is sometimes covered for protection and prolonged use. Comforter covers are similar in principle to pillowcases, usually closed with zippers or buttons. In United Kingdom, the term comforter is not generally used. It is instead called a quilt (or continental quilt), duvet or an eiderdown. A duvet differs in that it is thicker and usually used without blankets or extra sheets. In Indonesia, the term comforter is not generally used. It is instead called a Bed Cover. Usually bed cover is sold in packages containing sheets and comforter. Sometimes a comforter is sold as part of a "bed in a bag", usually a case of some sort with handles that contains an entire set of bedding in the same or a matching pattern: comforter and top sheet, fitted sheet, pillowcase(s), and perhaps pillow sham(s). Some sets have a duvet and duvet cover (more popular in Europe) in place of a comforter and top sheet. More deluxe sets may include a bed skirt and pillows. Comforters are usually used in the winter season when it is very cold, although a variety of different thicknesses means that they can be used in other seasons as well, with lighter examples being used in warmer weather. Due to the thickness of a comforter or the amount of down/feathers or other filling it has, a person is insulated against cold. Comforter sizes correspond with bed sizes: twin, full, queen, king, and cal-king. Comforter sizes run slightly larger than mattress sizes to allow for draping over the sides of the bed. Typical sizes in the United States for comforters are: Twin Bed = 64 in (163 cm) width × 87 in (221 cm) length Queen Bed / Full = 87 in (221 cm) width × 87 in (221 cm) length King Bed = 101 in (257 cm) width × 90 in (229 cm) length

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1. comforter

   A comforter is a thick, quilted, typically large blanket that is used as a cover to keep warm during sleep. It is filled with insulating materials like down feathers, wool or synthetic fibers which are meant to provide warmth and comfort. In a different context, a comforter can also refer to a person or thing that provides consolation or relief in times of distress or difficulty. In Christianity, "Comforter" is also used to refer to the Holy Spirit.

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1. Comforternoun

   one who administers comfort or consolation

2. Comforternoun

   the Holy Spirit, -- referring to his office of comforting believers

3. Comforternoun

   a knit woolen tippet, long and narrow

4. Comforternoun

   a wadded bedquilt; a comfortable

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1. Comforter

   A comforter is a type of blanket. Comforters are intended to keep the user warm, especially during sleep. Comforters are generally large and rectangular in shape, filled with natural or synthetic insulative material and encased in a shell/covering. Like quilts, comforters are generally used with a set of bed sheets. Duvets are a form of comforter, traditionally filled with feathers though often made of synthetic fibres. Comforter sizes correspond with bed sizes: twin, full, queen, king, and cal-king. Comforter sizes run slightly larger than actual bed sizes to allow for draping over the sides of the bed. Typical sizes in the United States for comforters are: ⁕Twin = 64" Width x 87" Length ⁕Queen / Full = 87" Width x 87" Length ⁕King = 101" Width x 90" Length. A comforter is sometimes covered for protection and prolonged use. Comforter covers are similar in principle to pillowcases, usually closed with zippers or buttons. In the United Kingdom the term comforter is not generally used. A Duvet differs in that it is thicker and usually used without blankets or extra sheets. Sometimes a comforter is sold as a "bed in a bag". This term usually denotes an entire set of bedding, including either a comforter or duvet with its cover.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of comforter in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of comforter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of comforter in a Sentence

1. Dr. Isaac Barrow:

   He that loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=comforter
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Comforter
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=comforter
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comforter
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comforter
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=comforter