: 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
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Product is raw, meaning it’s not cooked or treated and does not have binders, fillers, or carriers.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2024
Tallulah also opened up about her decision to dissolve her facial fillers.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
It was imported as an ornamental plant and decorative filler for floral arrangements.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
The price of White’s beauty over the years could be best summed up in needles, injections, fillers, burning sensations and judgment.
—Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The cosmetic industry has seen a significant increase in the number of people opting for procedures such as nose jobs, face lifts, liposuction, breast reduction, fillers, and the like, all aimed at improving their appearance.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
Medterra’s True Full Spectrum CBD Capsules provide a deeper CBD experience in an easy to take, vegan capsule without additives or fillers.
—All Cbd Naturals, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
White has had to go back several times for additional treatments to remove the fillers.
—Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Noun
The footrest panel is made from breathable cotton with padded filler for extra comfort.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Product is raw, meaning it’s not cooked or treated and does not have binders, fillers, or carriers.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2024
Tallulah also opened up about her decision to dissolve her facial fillers.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
It was imported as an ornamental plant and decorative filler for floral arrangements.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
The price of White’s beauty over the years could be best summed up in needles, injections, fillers, burning sensations and judgment.
—Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The cosmetic industry has seen a significant increase in the number of people opting for procedures such as nose jobs, face lifts, liposuction, breast reduction, fillers, and the like, all aimed at improving their appearance.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
Medterra’s True Full Spectrum CBD Capsules provide a deeper CBD experience in an easy to take, vegan capsule without additives or fillers.
—All Cbd Naturals, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
White has had to go back several times for additional treatments to remove the fillers.
—Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filler. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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