padding

noun

pad·​ding ˈpa-diŋ How to pronounce padding (audio)
Synonyms of paddingnext
: material with which something is padded

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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The Savior Heated Leather Gloves are a great all-around option, with thick padding and heating around all the fingers, the palm and the back of the hand. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026 The Omni is built entirely around dynamic support rather than just simple padding and nice fabrics. New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026 Always wring the cleaning cloth to prevent too much solution from seeping into the padding of the upholstered furniture. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025 Pack Boxes For Moving And Storage Tissue paper makes great padding for shipping packages or storing delicate items. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for padding

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of padding was in 1640

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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/padding. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

padding

noun
pad·​ding
ˈpad-iŋ
: material used to pad something

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