as in filling
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something
never heard of using goose down as stuffing for comforters until she moved to a cold climate
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in packing
to close up so that no empty spaces remain
stuffed the box with tissue paper so the contents wouldn't rattle around
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in gorging
to fill with food to capacity
kids who stuff themselves with junk food after school and then don't have any room for supper
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in cramming
to fit (people or things) into a tight space
stuffed all the kids into the back of the car
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in blocking
to prevent passage through by filling with something
I can't smell anything, as my nose is all stuffed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in loading
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
stuffed a whole suitcase with gifts for her relatives in Mexico
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stuffing
Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Another standout feature includes channel stitching to prevent the stuffing from bunching and drifting, prolonging its plushness season after season.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2025
However, avoid excessive keyword stuffing—your CV still needs to read naturally.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Serve them whole or halved, use them as a topping or stuffing, or try them in soups, quiches, salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, casseroles, pasta dishes, and even hummus.
5.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stuffing
Noun
Carefully spoon the filling back into the potato shells, mounding the stuffing in the center.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Another standout feature includes channel stitching to prevent the stuffing from bunching and drifting, prolonging its plushness season after season.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2025
However, avoid excessive keyword stuffing—your CV still needs to read naturally.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Serve them whole or halved, use them as a topping or stuffing, or try them in soups, quiches, salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, casseroles, pasta dishes, and even hummus.
5.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stuffing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffing
Noun
-
The Bread Huse explains that, beyond the fillings, the biggest asset of a Columbia Cuban might be the bread.—
Andrew Barrett Schrader,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
-
They are filled with shredded gel memory foam, and shoppers can remove some filling to adjust the pillow from firm to plush depending on their sleep needs and preferences.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The results show that the D18 layer has robust ion-blocking capability under thermal stress.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2025
-
His run-blocking grade was the lowest among the starters last season, but his pass-blocking grade ranked second among the regular line contributors.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Here's what my dad recommends — and why each of these 10 items should always have a place on your packing list.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
-
But nothing is more important than ensuring the host has a snappy and memorable catchphrase for the moment contestants get sent packing.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
According to officers, Kerley was obstructing their investigation and was told to step away.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
-
She was additionally charged with four counts of resisting or obstructing a police officer.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
In the driveway of a rundown house, two soldiers work quickly under the glow of headlamps, loading weapons from a shed into the back of a battered truck.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
-
Court records show Corcoran asked Nieto's then 7-year-old daughter Melanie to stay in an upstairs bedroom before loading a rifle, a Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic, and going to the living room, where his brother and his friends were watching TV.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
There was a rhythm guitar player, who played rhythm exclusively, and a lead guitarist, who played the leads and fills.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
-
The high fill power loft indicates that the filling has long-lasting firmness, which can be ensured with proper care.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
With their soft patent leather padding and slim cushioned soles, these slides are perfect for everyday wear to spruce up your outfits.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
-
On Wednesday, Bibb stepped out in a boxy grey blazer from Stella McCartney, complete with power suit shoulder padding.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share