padding

noun

pad·​ding ˈpa-diŋ How to pronounce padding (audio)
: material with which something is padded

Examples of padding in a Sentence

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.
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The vocal padding and that vocal arrangement, that’s all me. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2025 The carpets are made from recycled materials and are recycled after the events, Mr. Olive said, possibly beginning life anew as wall insulation or carpet padding. Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 It’s made with spring coils and latex, for a supportive feel, and has comfortable layers of cotton and wool padding. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 Feb. 2025 Comfort: Our testers gauged the comfort levels of both parent and baby while wearing the carrier, identifying specific factors such as fabric softness, padding, and heat retention for a comprehensive assessment. Cameron Leblanc, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for padding

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of padding was in 1640

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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/padding. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

padding

noun
pad·​ding
ˈpad-iŋ
: material used to pad something

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