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Definition of comfort eating noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

comfort eating

noun
 
/ˈkʌmfət iːtɪŋ/
 
/ˈkʌmfərt iːtɪŋ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the act of eating something to make yourself feel happier rather than because you are hungry
    • Avoid unhealthy eating habits such as comfort eating or skipping meals.
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