: 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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Some even have foam padding for cushioning and silicone dots on fingertips to help with grip.
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Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
When storing breakables or delicate pieces, consider using your old bed sheets as wrapping or padding to prevent any damage.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
Bye bye to underwire bras that dig into the ribcage and thick padding that acts like a bouncer outside Club Boob; bonjour to wireless bralettes, which keep my bust in place while prioritizing comfort above all.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
The soles are equipped with the brand’s signature Cloudlift padding for all-day comfort—a feature that reviewers love.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
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Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
When storing breakables or delicate pieces, consider using your old bed sheets as wrapping or padding to prevent any damage.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
Bye bye to underwire bras that dig into the ribcage and thick padding that acts like a bouncer outside Club Boob; bonjour to wireless bralettes, which keep my bust in place while prioritizing comfort above all.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
The soles are equipped with the brand’s signature Cloudlift padding for all-day comfort—a feature that reviewers love.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Padding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/padding. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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