security blanket

security blanket

n.

1. A blanket carried by a child to reduce anxiety.

2. Informal Something that dispels anxiety.

security blanket

n

1. a policy of temporary secrecy by police or those in charge of security, in order to protect a person, place, etc, threatened with danger, from further risk

2. a baby's blanket, soft toy, etc, to which a baby or young child becomes very attached, using it as a comforter

3. informal anything used or thought of as providing reassurance

secu′rity blan`ket

n.

1. a blanket carried by a child to provide reassurance.

2. any object that gives a feeling of security.

[1965–70]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	security blanket - anything that an adult person uses to reduce anxiety thing - an entity that is not named specifically; "I couldn't tell what the thing was" colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
	2.	security blanket - a blanket (or toy) that a child carries around in order to reduce anxiety blanket, cover - bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"