filler

1 of 2

noun (1)

fill·​er ˈfi-lər 

: 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

2 of 2

noun (2)

fil·​ler ˈfi-ˌler 

plural fillers also filler

: a monetary subunit of the forint see forint at Money Table

Synonyms of filler

Noun (1)

• filling
• fill
• packing
• padding

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

At the 2018 Oscars, Bullock’s physical appearance sparked rumors of facial fillers. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2026

More subdued options include matte black wine glasses, pumpkin vase fillers and black linen napkins, all of which can be used year after year and throughout autumn. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Messina Group’s artists include stadium-fillers like Kenny Chesney, George Strait and Ed Sheeran as well as Phoebe Bridgers, Eric Church, Zac Brown Band and Blake Shelton. — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

David Attenborough’s nature specials sit alongside Emmy-winning originals like Stephen Hawking’s Favorite Places, so there’s plenty here beyond typical streaming filler. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

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

Phrases Containing filler

• stocking filler

Rhymes for filler

• biller
• chiller
• driller
• hilar
• hiller
• killer
• pillar
• quiller
• siller
• spiller
• stiller
• thriller

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