filler

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noun (1)

fill·​er ˈfi-lər How to pronounce filler (audio)
: 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

filler

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noun (2)

fil·​ler ˈfi-ˌler How to pronounce filler (audio)
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
Noun
The most common ones, says Dr. Mitchell, are that fillers are permanent, fillers can completely replace surgery, or anyone can inject fillers. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 Wrinkle fillers are a simple way to smooth out fine lines. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024 The extended broadcast of the Grant Park 165 on NBC, broken up by nearly two hours of programming filler as the street course shut down during a steady summer rain, averaged 3.87 million viewers, according to Nielsen data. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024 Doctors, too, have admitted that filler seems to last longer than initially expected. Charlotte Bitmead, refinery29.com, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for filler 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

fill entry 1 + -er entry 2

Noun (2)

Hungarian fillér

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of filler was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filler. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

filler

noun
fill·​er
ˈfil-ər
: one that fills: as
a
: a substance added to a product (as to increase size or weight)
b
: a pack of paper to put in a binder
c
: a sound, word, or phrase used to fill pauses in speaking

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