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noun
US
: a small gift suitable for placing in a Christmas stocking
Another nice stocking stuffer: an uncirculated silver Eagle dollar. You have to buy these from coin dealers.—
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Example Sentences
Small toys make great stocking stuffers.
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To simplify gift shopping, Tan curated his top picks for every type of recipient into a holiday gift list, which ranges from a $30 beauty stocking stuffer to a luxe Balenciaga bag.
—Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2022
Plus, Briogeo throws free samples into every order, adding an extra stocking stuffer to your purchase.
—Jasmine Hyman, Peoplemag, 10 Dec. 2022
In search of a great stocking stuffer or white elephant gift?
—Rachel Murphy, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2022
Jo Malone makes for a can’t-go-wrong stocking stuffer or last-minute gift.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Jan. 2023
Crucial's X6 Portable SSD is a great stocking stuffer for anyone looking for everyday storage and small backups.
—PCMAG, 21 Dec. 2022
This is a stocking stuffer must for the beauty aficionado who wouldn't dream of traveling without their beloved products.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2023
While some gifts on this list are essentials, this stocking stuffer is pure fun (and there's nothing wrong with that!).
—Samantha Macavoy, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2022
Socks are a favorite perennial stocking stuffer but too many brands produce ones that barely last beyond a year or two of wear.
—Quartz, 6 Dec. 2022
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Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2022
Plus, Briogeo throws free samples into every order, adding an extra stocking stuffer to your purchase.
—Jasmine Hyman, Peoplemag, 10 Dec. 2022
In search of a great stocking stuffer or white elephant gift?
—Rachel Murphy, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2022
Jo Malone makes for a can’t-go-wrong stocking stuffer or last-minute gift.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Jan. 2023
Crucial's X6 Portable SSD is a great stocking stuffer for anyone looking for everyday storage and small backups.
—PCMAG, 21 Dec. 2022
This is a stocking stuffer must for the beauty aficionado who wouldn't dream of traveling without their beloved products.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2023
While some gifts on this list are essentials, this stocking stuffer is pure fun (and there's nothing wrong with that!).
—Samantha Macavoy, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2022
Socks are a favorite perennial stocking stuffer but too many brands produce ones that barely last beyond a year or two of wear.
—Quartz, 6 Dec. 2022
See More
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Word History
First Known Use
1948, in the meaning defined above
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“Stocking stuffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stocking%20stuffer. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.
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