: 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
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
There are some great games here, but there’s too much filler from the Atari 2600 for my liking.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025
Compounded formulations may also include different fillers, preservatives or injection devices, and the dosing schedules can vary.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 June 2025
With gray-green foliage and aromatic blooms that cover plants on and off from early summer to fall, catmint makes a perfect filler for any style of garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
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Noun
There’s no underestimating the harm Netflix did to Squid Game by merchandising this dark satire of capitalism into consumerist oblivion, then delaying its conclusion with a second season that was mostly filler.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
There are some great games here, but there’s too much filler from the Atari 2600 for my liking.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025
Compounded formulations may also include different fillers, preservatives or injection devices, and the dosing schedules can vary.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 June 2025
With gray-green foliage and aromatic blooms that cover plants on and off from early summer to fall, catmint makes a perfect filler for any style of garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for filler
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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filler. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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