comfortgift

noun
UK /ˈkʌmfətɡɪft/
US /ˈkʌmfərtɡɪft/

A comfortgift is a present you give someone to make them feel better.

She brought a soft blanket as a comfortgift for her friend in the hospital.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small item given to a child to help them feel safe and calm.

The teddy bear was his favorite comfortgift at bedtime.

3. A free extra given to customers to make them feel valued.

The hotel left a comfortgift of cookies on the pillow.

4. A gift meant to ease sadness after a loss or disappointment.

They sent a comfortgift of flowers after the bad news.