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

The crosscheck hit Hagens in a vulnerable spot just above the pants protection and below the upper body padding in the left hip area. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026

This style also incorporates their signature MWL Cloudlift padding in the insole to offer ample support and cushioning even on long travel days. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

The win handed Democrats their 53rd Senate seat, padding what has proved to be a dominant victory across the board. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

The sole also features a rubber island, ensuring flexibility, which is in addition to the padding found at the footbed of every Jimmy Choo shoe. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 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