filling

noun

fill·​ing ˈfi-liŋ 

1

: an act or instance of filling

2

: something used to fill a cavity, container, or depression

3

: something that completes: such as

a

: the yarn interlacing the warp in a fabric

also : yarn for the shuttle

b

: a food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches

Synonyms

• fill
• filler
• padding
• stuffing
• wadding

Examples of filling in a Sentence

a filling for a tooth

pies that need more filling

Recent Examples on the Web

Chill pie: Immediately cover chocolate filling with plastic wrap directly on surface, and chill in refrigerator until set, about 3 hours. —Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

The cost of just one dental filling is more than $50. —John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024

Thanks to their high fiber content, oats are super filling and bring a whole host of digestive benefits. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024

The leftover filling from pumpkins used to make Jack O' Lanterns can also be upcycled to bake a pie, muffins or cookies, further eliminating waste, D'Auriol said. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing filling

• filling station

Kids Definition

filling

noun

fill·​ing ˈfil-iŋ 

1

: material that is used to fill something

a filling for a tooth

2

: something that completes: as

a

: the yarn crossing over and under the warp in a fabric

b

: a food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches

Medical Definition

filling

noun

fill·​ing ˈfil-iŋ 

1

: material (as gold or amalgam) used to fill a cavity in a tooth

2

: simple sporadic lymphangitis of the leg of a horse commonly due to overfeeding and insufficient exercise