padding

noun

pad·​ding ˈpa-diŋ How to pronounce padding (audio)
: 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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Our reviewer says: This strapless push-up bra is a must-have, despite being someone who hates padding. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025 This was a time when games were typically far more digestible (10-20-ish hours to fully complete), had little padding and also sported lower price tags, usually somewhere in the $50-60 range for many AAA titles. Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 The other really nice detail on the Sensus is the extra padding just below the ankle, which helps keep your heel locked in place and is a big part of what makes these feel like a glove for your foot. Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 1 Aug. 2025 The catcher stands just behind the center of the action: behind the batter, behind a mask and padding, in the frame but mostly out of view. Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 20 July 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 22 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

padding

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

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