padding

noun

pad·​ding ˈpa-diŋ 

: material with which something is padded

Synonyms

• filling
• fill
• packing
• filler

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Other factors such as extra or differently placed keys and the amount and orientation of padding can also complicate your adjustment period. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 July 2025

Check the label for important information regarding how to wash the bedding and if the removable cover and interior padding are machine washable. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 11 July 2025

That’s thanks to a C-Cap midsole for padding and support, suede and mesh uppers, and overall quality construction that equals major durability. —Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025

Our testers loved the roomy toe box and plush padding, which made each step feel smooth and low-impact, even on hard pavement. —Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 30 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for padding

• adding
• cladding
• gladding
• madding

Kids Definition

padding

noun

pad·​ding

ˈpad-iŋ

: material used to pad something