: one that fills: such as
a
: a substance added to a product (as to increase bulk, weight, viscosity, opacity, or strength)
b
: a composition used to fill the pores and grain especially of a wood surface before painting or varnishing
c
: a piece used to cover or fill in a space between two parts of a structure
d
: tobacco used to form the core of a cigar
e
: material used to fill extra space in a column or page of a newspaper or magazine or to increase the size of a work (such as a book)
f
: a pack of paper for a loose-leaf notebook
g
: a sound, word, or phrase (such as "you know?") used to fill pauses in speaking
plural fillers also filler
a monetary subunit of the forint see forint at Money Table
Examples of filler in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the vase was packed in Styrofoam filler to protect it during shipping
Recent Examples on the Web
Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024
Mattresses that are in poor shape get broken down and sold to recyclers, with mattress foam and filler turned into carpet padding and springs sold as scrap metal.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
Use verbena as ground cover or as fillers in container gardens.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
Researchers tried using a filler material called glass frit in the weld, but the bonds of the dissimilar materials proved too brittle and weak for outdoor solar panel designs, Young says.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
Risks and Side Effects: Like any cosmetic procedure, fillers come with risks such as allergic reactions, infections and possibly lumps or irregularities if not done correctly.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024
No artificial or natural flavors, no artificial sweeteners or artificial preservatives, and no junk fillers are allowed.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
For me, there is no greater pleasure (or budget-friendly flower shopping) than building your own bouquets out of TJ’s flowers and fillers.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024
The footrest panel is made from breathable cotton with padded filler for extra comfort.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Noun
This calcium supplement is vegan and free from wheat, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, fillers, preservatives, and sweeteners.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024
Mattresses that are in poor shape get broken down and sold to recyclers, with mattress foam and filler turned into carpet padding and springs sold as scrap metal.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 16 May 2024
Use verbena as ground cover or as fillers in container gardens.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
Researchers tried using a filler material called glass frit in the weld, but the bonds of the dissimilar materials proved too brittle and weak for outdoor solar panel designs, Young says.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
Risks and Side Effects: Like any cosmetic procedure, fillers come with risks such as allergic reactions, infections and possibly lumps or irregularities if not done correctly.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024
No artificial or natural flavors, no artificial sweeteners or artificial preservatives, and no junk fillers are allowed.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
For me, there is no greater pleasure (or budget-friendly flower shopping) than building your own bouquets out of TJ’s flowers and fillers.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024
The footrest panel is made from breathable cotton with padded filler for extra comfort.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filler. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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