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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Americans’ newfound desire for space, the padding of U.S. household finances from government relief checks, and sub-3% mortgage rates were a potent mix that sent home prices skyward.
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Justin Lahart, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2023
The padding is cushiony, and the exterior waterproof tarpaulin and Robic 1680-denier ballistic nylon materials have held up extremely well over time.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2023
Look for backpack or crossbody straps with plenty of padding that can be quickly and easily adjusted for a custom fit.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
This bra is like a ninja that secretly minimizes your bust, with ultra-thin padding for a disappearing neckline and invisible edges for a clean look.
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
The rattan back offers ventilation, while the boucle cushion provides plenty of padding when sitting.
—Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
There are footed zip-up sleepers for babies, snug-fit footed zip-ups with padding on the bottom for older babies and toddlers, and two-piece sets for everyone else.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023
The fabric is silky smooth, and there’s no padding, meaning no stitching to cause rubbing.
—Grace McCarty, SELF, 9 Nov. 2023
Keep all of the mesh and padding intact by avoiding a heated tumble.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023
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Justin Lahart, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2023
The padding is cushiony, and the exterior waterproof tarpaulin and Robic 1680-denier ballistic nylon materials have held up extremely well over time.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2023
Look for backpack or crossbody straps with plenty of padding that can be quickly and easily adjusted for a custom fit.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
This bra is like a ninja that secretly minimizes your bust, with ultra-thin padding for a disappearing neckline and invisible edges for a clean look.
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
The rattan back offers ventilation, while the boucle cushion provides plenty of padding when sitting.
—Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
There are footed zip-up sleepers for babies, snug-fit footed zip-ups with padding on the bottom for older babies and toddlers, and two-piece sets for everyone else.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023
The fabric is silky smooth, and there’s no padding, meaning no stitching to cause rubbing.
—Grace McCarty, SELF, 9 Nov. 2023
Keep all of the mesh and padding intact by avoiding a heated tumble.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023
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First Known Use
1640, in the meaning defined above
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/padding. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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padding
noun
pad·ding
ˈpad-iŋ
: material used to pad something
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