Comfort Stop

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmfərt stɑp/

Definitions of comfort stop

noun A place where travelers can stop to rest, use the restroom, and refresh themselves during a journey

Example Sentences

A1 I need to use the comfort stop before we continue driving.

A2 The bus driver made a comfort stop halfway through the journey.

B1 The rest area on the highway is a popular comfort stop for travelers.

B2 The comfort stop had clean bathrooms and a small cafe for refreshments.

C1 The luxury tour bus had a spacious lounge area for passengers to relax during comfort stops.

C2 The hotel we stayed at had a designated comfort stop for guests to freshen up before heading out for the day.

Examples of comfort stop in a Sentence

formal The bus driver announced that we would be making a comfort stop in an hour.

informal Hey, do you mind if we make a comfort stop soon? I really need to use the restroom.

slang I can't hold it anymore, we need to find a place for a comfort stop!

figurative Taking a break and going for a walk can be a comfort stop for your mind during a stressful day.

Grammatical Forms of comfort stop

• past tense: comforted
• plural: comfort stops
• comparative: more comfortable stop
• superlative: most comfortable stop
• present tense: comfort stops
• future tense: will comfort stop
• perfect tense: have comfort stopped
• continuous tense: is comfort stopping
• singular: comfort stop
• positive degree: comfort stop
• infinitive: to comfort stop
• gerund: comfort stopping
• participle: comfort stopped

Origin and Evolution of comfort stop

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'comfort stop' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of travel to refer to a break for rest, refreshment, or using restroom facilities, the term 'comfort stop' has evolved to also encompass any designated area for people to take a break, relax, or seek comfort during various activities or situations.