: 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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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
However, our source (no, not Jankie) notes that the spinoff could possibly return as a schedule-filler at some point in the future should the network need to fill a hole for a few weeks.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
This could mean opting for non-cocoa items or grabbing a treat with filler that is not 100% cocoa.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Similarly, solid additives like fillers or glues may remain as contaminants.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Her interest in aesthetics led Sturm to learn other facial procedures, including how to inject Botox and fillers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
However, our source (no, not Jankie) notes that the spinoff could possibly return as a schedule-filler at some point in the future should the network need to fill a hole for a few weeks.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
This could mean opting for non-cocoa items or grabbing a treat with filler that is not 100% cocoa.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Similarly, solid additives like fillers or glues may remain as contaminants.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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