filler

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noun (1)

fill·​er ˈfi-lər 

: one that fills: such as

a

: a substance added to a product (as to increase bulk, weight, viscosity, opacity, or strength)

b

: a composition used to fill the pores and grain especially of a wood surface before painting or varnishing

c

: a piece used to cover or fill in a space between two parts of a structure

d

: tobacco used to form the core of a cigar

e

: material used to fill extra space in a column or page of a newspaper or magazine or to increase the size of a work (such as a book)

f

: a pack of paper for a loose-leaf notebook

g

: a sound, word, or phrase (such as "you know?") used to fill pauses in speaking

filler

2 of 2

noun (2)

fil·​ler ˈfi-ˌler 

plural fillers also filler

a monetary subunit of the forint see forint at Money Table

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• fill
• filling
• padding
• stuffing
• wadding

Examples of filler in a Sentence

Noun (1)

the vase was packed in Styrofoam filler to protect it during shipping

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Dissolving her filler is not the only way Glanville has worked to address her concerns. —Hedy Phillips, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024

An early framework discussed between Denver and Chicago revolves around LaVine and Porter, per a league source, which includes Nnaji as the necessary salary filler. —Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

This season, take inspiration from the monochromatic Christmas tree schemes at Selfridges by decorating your evergreen with ribbons, filler branches, ornaments, and garlands in the same color family. —Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024

Loading your audio article The Warriors officially acquired Dennis Schroder in a low-risk package of second-rounders and salary filler, making the first splash as trade season hit its first checkpoint on Sunday morning. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

fill entry 1 + -er entry 2

Noun (2)

Hungarian fillér

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1904, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing filler

• stocking filler

Kids Definition

filler

noun

fill·​er

ˈfil-ər

: one that fills: as

a

: a substance added to a product (as to increase size or weight)

b

: a pack of paper to put in a binder

c

: a sound, word, or phrase used to fill pauses in speaking