stocking stuffer
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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Small toys make great stocking stuffers.
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Alo Moves Annual Membership Gift Box An annual membership to Alo Moves brings at-home fitness, yoga and meditation Check out more stocking stuffer ideas here.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
At $24, this is a great secret Santa gift for your friends, a stocking stuffer, or a relaxing gift to yourself.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
Give it on its own as a stocking stuffer or pair it with a new set of baking sheets.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
This bundle of three mini stick deodorants makes for a great stocking stuffer, and is perfect for throwing in your luggage or gym bag.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2023
That will be a nice stocking stuffer to end the year on Christmas Eve.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 8 Dec. 2023
Glowing Embers Scented Candle Jo Malone makes for a can’t-go-wrong stocking stuffer or last-minute gift.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 Jan. 2024
Disney 100th Anniversary Metallic Platinum Rubik’s Cube, $15 Looking for a solid stocking stuffer that will keep someone entertained for hours?
—Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023
The Lisa Says Gah x Deco Miami Nail Art Stickers are also incredibly cute, and would make a stellar stocking stuffer for anyone with an affinity for food and fashion.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
At $24, this is a great secret Santa gift for your friends, a stocking stuffer, or a relaxing gift to yourself.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
Give it on its own as a stocking stuffer or pair it with a new set of baking sheets.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
This bundle of three mini stick deodorants makes for a great stocking stuffer, and is perfect for throwing in your luggage or gym bag.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2023
That will be a nice stocking stuffer to end the year on Christmas Eve.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 8 Dec. 2023
Glowing Embers Scented Candle Jo Malone makes for a can’t-go-wrong stocking stuffer or last-minute gift.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 Jan. 2024
Disney 100th Anniversary Metallic Platinum Rubik’s Cube, $15 Looking for a solid stocking stuffer that will keep someone entertained for hours?
—Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023
The Lisa Says Gah x Deco Miami Nail Art Stickers are also incredibly cute, and would make a stellar stocking stuffer for anyone with an affinity for food and fashion.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
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“Stocking stuffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stocking%20stuffer. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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