padding

1 of 2

noun

pad·​ding ˈpa-diŋ 

: material with which something is padded

padding

2 of 2

present participle of pad entry 2, pad entry 3

Synonyms of padding

Noun

• filling
• fill
• packing
• filler

Examples of padding in a Sentence

Noun

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Kate Pearce, founder of Kate Pearce Vintage, says these groups sometimes use them as bedding or padding for animals. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 12 Sep. 2026

It’s equipped with plenty of spacious compartments, is easy to carry, and features protective padding for personal belongings, all while remaining compact enough to tuck under your seat. — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026

Short-distance spikes barely have any padding to ensure direct force transfer whenever your foot comes into contact wiht the track, while medium- and long-distance spikes need more foam for impact- and leg strain–elimination purposes. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

This extra padding offers a spot for your dog to rest their head. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1640, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for padding

• adding
• cladding
• gladding
• madding

Kids Definition

padding

noun

pad·​ding

ˈpad-iŋ

: material used to pad something