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1. device used for an infant to suck or bite on (同)pacifier, baby''s dummy, teething ring
2. someone whose comfort is actually discouraging
3. give moral or emotional strength to (同)soothe, console, solace
4. a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; "he is a man who enjoys his comfort"; "she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair" (同)comfortableness
5. lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs" (同)ease
6. satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing; "his friendship was a comfort"; "a padded chair was one of the rooms few comforts"
7. assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal; "it gave comfort to the enemy"
8. a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

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1. 慰める人,慰めとなる物 / 《英》長い毛糸のえり巻き / 《米》羽根ぶとん / 《the C-》慰めの主,聖霊
2. …'を'『慰める』,元気づける / 〈苦しみなど〉'を'楽にする,和らげる / 〈U〉『慰め』,慰安 / 〈C〉『慰めを与える人』)『物』);《通例複数形で》生活を楽しくするもの / 〈U〉『快適さ』,安楽

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For other uses, see Comforter (disambiguation).

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 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.

Comforter

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. It is instead called a quilt, duvet or an eiderdown. 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.

Comforters are sometimes packaged in a set that also includes a bed skirt, pillow shams, and sometimes pillows.

The terminology comforter comes from the word comfort. Comforters are usually used in the winter season when it is very cold. 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 = 64" (163 cm) width × 87" (221 cm) length
• Queen / Full = 87" (221 cm) width × 87" (221 cm) length
• King = 101" (257 cm) width × 90" (229 cm) length.

Construction

Filling - Comforters are filled with layers of natural material such as down feathers, wool, or silk, or polyester batting. Comforters can also be made out of fur, usually with a backing of satin or silk. The loft of the filling determines the weight as well as the level of insulation. The comforter is stitched or quilted to secure the filling and keep it evenly distributed.

Shell/Covering - The outer shells of comforters are typically made with cotton, silk, or polyester fabrics or blends, of varying thread counts. Comforter shells vary in design and color, often designed to coordinate with other bedding.

See also

• A comforter - Someone who comforts during time of crisis, grief or trouble. A supporter or helper.

References

English Journal

• PMID 26744727

• Sanitary status and incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium difficile within Canadian hotel rooms.

• Xu C, Weese SJ, Namvar A, Warriner K.
• Journal of environmental health.J Environ Health.2015 Apr;77(8):8-15.
• The study described in this article aimed at establishing a baseline assessment of the sanitary status of ice and guest rooms within Canadian hotels. Collectively, 54 hotel rooms belonging to six different national chains were sampled. High-contact surfaces (comforter, alarm clock, bedside lamp, TV
• PMID 25876260

• How do respiratory patients perceive oxygen therapy? A critical interpretative synthesis of the literature.

• Kelly CA1, Maden M2.
• Chronic respiratory disease.Chron Respir Dis.2014 Nov;11(4):209-28. doi: 10.1177/1479972314551561. Epub 2014 Sep 24.
• Oxygen therapy is a common intervention in health care worldwide; yet, despite universal use, it is evident through poor practice that oxygen is often prescribed and administered injudiciously. It is proposed that possibly an influencing culture presides, whereby oxygen is often poorly understood an
• PMID 25252693

Japanese Journal

• 幼児前期の子どもが受ける採血に同席する母親のストレス

• 聖泉看護学研究 = Seisen journal of nursing studies 2, 1-8, 2013-04
• NAID 120005612623

• 幼児前期の子どもが受ける採血に同席する母親のストレス

• 聖泉看護学研究 2, 1-8, 2013-04
• NAID 110009581164

• 羽毛布団使用による使用感・安全性探索試験 (平成24年度三重大学における共同研究・受託研究の成果報告)

• 三重大学社会連携研究センター研究報告 = Research report, Mie University Community-University Research Cooperation Center (21), 17-20, 2013
• NAID 40019989986

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