padding

noun

pad·​ding ˈpa-diŋ 

: material with which something is padded

Synonyms of padding

• 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

Reaching it means climbing down the tower steps and padding past other guests’s doors late at night. — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Its high back design and leather padding ensure good quality while also looking sleek and stylish. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

This one from Carve Designs is built with high support padding to complement any water sport, plus UPF 50+ sun protection to combat scorching rays. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

The contoured footbed is made with the brand’s Luvseat padding and EVA at the midsole to offer superior arch support and comfort for all-day walking. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

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