: 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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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
The most interesting part of that stat is the fact Miami’s biggest run of the season so far is 26 yards, which means that average is all filler, and no fluff.
—Omar Kelly
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
While the band’s influence was undeniable, having paved the way for ’90s stadium-fillers Nirvana and Green Day, original members Paul Westerberg, Bob Stinson, Tommy Stinson and Chris Mars often were are at the center of drama.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Sure, there are brilliant episodes over the course of that all-too-brief run, but there's also plenty of filler as the show finds its space legs.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The dahlias will take center stage and look especially lush against small filler flowers.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
The most interesting part of that stat is the fact Miami’s biggest run of the season so far is 26 yards, which means that average is all filler, and no fluff.
—Omar Kelly
october 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
While the band’s influence was undeniable, having paved the way for ’90s stadium-fillers Nirvana and Green Day, original members Paul Westerberg, Bob Stinson, Tommy Stinson and Chris Mars often were are at the center of drama.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Sure, there are brilliant episodes over the course of that all-too-brief run, but there's also plenty of filler as the show finds its space legs.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 30 Sep. 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 10 Oct. 2025.
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