padding

1 of 2

noun

pad·​ding ˈpa-diŋ 

: material with which something is padded

padding

2 of 2

present participle of pad entry 2, pad entry 3

Synonyms of padding

Noun

• filling
• fill
• packing
• filler

Examples of padding in a Sentence

Noun

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

Noun

To play the role, Cruise, as is his custom, has gone all in for the role and drastically transformed his appearance with facial prosthetics, thinning hair and belly-forward padding. — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The Tigers put up padding on the area of the fence down the left field line and behind third base after Gelof’s collision. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

When considering thrift store furniture with upholstery, always check the cushions and padding for unpleasant odors. — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

The 131-foot-long installation, titled Mushrooms, recalls various 20th-century combat helmets, complete with inner padding. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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