stuffer

noun

stuff·​er ˈstə-fər 

1

: one that stuffs

2

: an enclosure (such as a leaflet) inserted in an envelope in addition to a bill, statement, or notice

3

: a series of extra threads or yarn running lengthwise in a fabric to add weight and bulk and to form a backing especially for carpets

Synonyms

• cormorant
• glutton
• gorger
• gormandizer
• gourmand
• hog
• overeater
• pig
• swiller

Examples of stuffer in a Sentence

the different kinds of hot dog eaters: the stuffer who downs it in two bites; the nibbler; the mustard loader

Recent Examples on the Web

Round 6, compensatory: Nazir Stackhouse, NT, Georgia At 6-foot-3, 320 pounds, Stackhouse has the size and strength to be an early-down run stuffer at the NFL level. —Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025

Kohl’s, which has been seeing sales declines for several seasons, is also pumping up its holiday push by offering a new gift idea shared online at Kohls.com each day beginning Tuesday through Dec. 24, including beauty products, stocking stuffers, toys and apparel. —Evan Clark, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024

Stocking stuffers: Dennis Schröder has some funny history with Wednesday’s headliners. —Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024

Stocking stuffers: Bradley Beal is gradually working his way back toward expectations. —Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing stuffer

• stocking stuffer

Rhymes for stuffer

• buffer
• duffer
• kafir
• puffer
• rougher
• suffer
• tougher