padding

noun

pad·​ding ˈpa-diŋ How to pronounce padding (audio)
: material with which something is padded

Examples of padding in a Sentence

the padding on the seat of the chairs These shoes have extra padding in the heel. If you remove the padding from his speech you can see that he offers no new ideas.
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The puffy material adds a natural layer of padding for a laptop, and there are multiple sections and pockets to keep cords and chargers separated. Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025 Features such as shoulder straps, chest and side buckles, padding, and breathable materials can ensure a better fit. Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025 The clothing is shredded to reuse in padding or insulation, or baled and sent to other countries. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025 The company has since introduced one or two new products a year, including the most recent launch of Invisiloft, a slim padding intended for high-performance sportswear. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for padding

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of padding was in 1640

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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/padding. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

padding

noun
pad·​ding
ˈpad-iŋ
: material used to pad something

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