filler

1 of 2

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

This calcium supplement is vegan and free from wheat, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, fillers, preservatives, and sweeteners. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024

Mattresses that are in poor shape get broken down and sold to recyclers, with mattress foam and filler turned into carpet padding and springs sold as scrap metal. —Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 16 May 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