: 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
plural fillers also filler
a monetary subunit of the forint see forint at Money Table
Examples of filler in a Sentence
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Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
This cheerful pastel wreath has bright white and delicate pastel pink faux tulips with no filler flowers — just a rich display of flowers and their greens.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Five Unusual Types of Products 3M Developed Over the Years
Bondo: While not developed under 3M’s roof, the Bondo brand of automotive body filler, essentially a putty designed to fill in holes and cover visual imperfections, has been owned by 3M since at least 2007.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2024
In the video, the TikToker also addressed the feedback she's received since starting her Botox and filler journey.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
My body just reacted to having a foreign body inside of it and attacked the filler.
—Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
For scarring that doesn't improve with these products, your healthcare provider may suggest other treatments, including dermal filler injections, dermabrasion, and laser therapy.
—Sheeren Jegtvig, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2024
There is every version of Ugg boot and lip filler galore.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Production staffers sent golf carts to transports attendees waiting in SUVs; the Dolby Theater may need to rely on seat fillers until attendees can get inside.
—Jaden Thompson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2024
Noun
White has had to go back several times for additional treatments to remove the fillers.
—Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
This cheerful pastel wreath has bright white and delicate pastel pink faux tulips with no filler flowers — just a rich display of flowers and their greens.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Five Unusual Types of Products 3M Developed Over the Years
Bondo: While not developed under 3M’s roof, the Bondo brand of automotive body filler, essentially a putty designed to fill in holes and cover visual imperfections, has been owned by 3M since at least 2007.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2024
In the video, the TikToker also addressed the feedback she's received since starting her Botox and filler journey.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
My body just reacted to having a foreign body inside of it and attacked the filler.
—Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
For scarring that doesn't improve with these products, your healthcare provider may suggest other treatments, including dermal filler injections, dermabrasion, and laser therapy.
—Sheeren Jegtvig, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2024
There is every version of Ugg boot and lip filler galore.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
Production staffers sent golf carts to transports attendees waiting in SUVs; the Dolby Theater may need to rely on seat fillers until attendees can get inside.
—Jaden Thompson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2024
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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filler. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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