padding

noun

pad·​ding ˈpa-diŋ How to pronounce padding (audio)
: material with which something is padded

Examples of padding in a Sentence

the padding on the seat of the chairs These shoes have extra padding in the heel. If you remove the padding from his speech you can see that he offers no new ideas.
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Saturating your carpet with anything, especially water, may penetrate deep into the carpet and into the padding beneath it. Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025 There are tons of excellent pairs to choose from, but Hoka’s Clifton 9 is a top pick among our editors for its breathability and substantial (yet lightweight) padding. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025 Skims' Unlined Demi Bra gives a ton of support without padding (a.k.a. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 This happens when the bursa, which is the protective padding where the tendon meets bone, becomes inflamed, Thomas adds. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for padding 

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of padding was in 1640

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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/padding. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

padding

noun
pad·​ding
ˈpad-iŋ
: material used to pad something

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